Administration and Events Officer

As our Administration and Events Officer youll be the connector between Griffith Film School our students and the wider world. Your mission To orchestrate unforgettable experiences and keep our operations running smoothly.

Heres what youll be doing:

• Bringing events to life: Co-ordinate and deliver a fantastic array of engagement activitiesfrom GFS Experience Week (for school-aged participants) to Orientation for our commencing Film School students plus our spectacular end-of-year Showcase and Gala conferences and beyond. Youll be the creative force turning ideas into reality.
• Mastering the digital space: Leverage your Social Media and Website skills to amplify our reach and keep our community engaged and connected. (Dont worry if youre still building these skillswe love enthusiastic learners)
• Keeping the wheels turning: Provide essential administrative support to keep Griffith Film Schools day-to-day operations flowing seamlessly. Youll work with corporate systems like Peoplesoft and the Microsoft 365 suite.  You dont need to have used these systems but if youre tech-savvy enough to pick them up quickly even better
• Going the extra mile: As some of our events happen outside standard hours were looking for someone flexible and willing to embrace overtime flex time or time off in-lieu. Well make sure youre looked after.

About you
Wed love to hear from you if youve got relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing communication public relations project management or event management. But dont worry if your background is a bit differentwhat really matters is that youve got proven experience in planning coordinating and delivering complex projects events and/or engagement activities. Whether youve studied it formally or learned it on the job were keen to meet someone whos passionate about bringing events to life.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating events and engagement activities that enhance student community and stakeholder participation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to the effective operation of a busy academic unit.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to work effectively with students staff industry representatives and external partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in digital technologies including social media website content management and business software applications.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively exercising sound judgement adaptability and a strong commitment to customer service in a higher education environment.

What we can offer
This is a continuing full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane City (South Bank). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82415 - $92456 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96426 - $108174 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role please contact Brett Wiltshire School Manager at .

For application support please contact People Services on (07)and quote reference number REF11384A.

Closing date: Monday 5 October 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time