Residential Life Coordinator

About the Opportunity
The Residential Life Coordinator provides strategic policy and operational advice to the Accommodation Manager on emerging trends in student living contemporary student issues and best practice in collegiate programs. The role is responsible for developing and delivering the Residential Life program to support students academic growth and enrichment oversee student welfare and pastoral care and enhance the overall wellbeing of college residents. The position requires flexibility including working outside standard office hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging residential programs that support academic success student leadership wellbeing and community connection
• Lead the recruitment training and development of Student Leaders under the guidance of the Accommodation Manager.
• Provide leadership to the Residential Life team through the coordination of social cultural and educational initiatives.
• Uphold Community Standards manage conduct matters and respond effectively to residential incidents relating to wellbeing mental health and college culture.

About you

• Completion of a relevant degree with substantial relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Be eligible for or hold a blue card

What we can offer
This is full time fixed term opportunity until January 2027 based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

This position requires flexibility including working reasonable additional hours outside standard office hours for events and operational requirements. This will also include participation in an oncall arrangement where applicable.

Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples

Salary Range
HEW 7 salary range $104504 - $113219 per annum 17% superannuation. Total package range $122270 - $132466.

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: 

• 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 Inclusionpage.

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 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: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April. All applications must be submitted online.

Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 10 May. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract