Operations and Partnership Manager, Griffith Data Trust

About the Opportunity

The Operations and Partnership Manager of the Griffith Data Trust (GDT) is responsible for implementing strategy and providing operational and technical leadership in the area of big data analytics and related technologies.

This role delivers specialist advice leadership and management for industry-collaborative project delivery to both internal and external stakeholders including facilitating access to GDTs data infrastructure. The position also provides oversight and support to the Social Analytics Lab (SAL) contributing to an integrated university-wide data capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement of operations to enhance efficiency and drive growth and innovation.
• Support the Director in achieving annual revenue targets through delivery of commercial projects partnerships and training.
• Provide expert advice to clients and partners on data infrastructure architecture and analytics capabilities.
• Oversee delivery of complex industry-collaborative projects ensuring alignment with scope timelines budget and quality.
• Coordinate and deliver professional training in big data analytics to external stakeholders supporting research capability and data-driven practice.
• Manage budgets financial planning and governance to strengthen performance and reporting.
• Build and maintain partnerships across industry and government to generate collaboration and funding opportunities.
• Ensure all projects and services meet performance quality and schedule objectives.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and policies aligned with University requirements.
• Lead mentor and support a team to deliver high-quality outcomes ensuring performance targets and deadlines are consistently met.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in data science (or a related field) along with significant applied experience in leading and delivering complex data or analytics projects in collaborative or evolving environments including engagement with stakeholders and/or partners or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Experience contributing to analytical outputs such as reports publications or grant submissions and working at the interface of partner delivery and research-informed practice will be highly regarded.

What we can offer

This is a full time continuing contingent opportunity based primarily at the Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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

HEW 9 Base range - $137165.65 - $142070.17 17%. Full package - $160483.80 - $166222.09.

Additional Information :

Why join 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 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• 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 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

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 ourEquity Diversity and  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 University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

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

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

Closing date: Sunday 5th July at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time