Residential Life & Communications Officer

As the Residential Life & Communications Officer youll play a key role in shaping a vibrant inclusive and supportive residential community. Working closely with the Residential Life Coordinator youll help deliver engaging programs and events support student leaders promote wellbeing and academic success and lead exciting communications and marketing initiatives across Griffith Accommodation.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a people-focused environment enjoys event coordination and communications and is committed to helping students feel connected supported and successful while living on campus.

What youll be doing:

• Supporting residents and student leaders in managing collegiate matters and fostering a positive residential culture
• Monitoring student academic progress and implementing early intervention and support strategies
• Coordinating social media newsletters marketing campaigns and promotional activities including Open Day and Welcome Weekend
• Assisting with the design and delivery of engaging Residential Life Programs and community events
• Supporting student welfare pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives
• Contributing to a safe inclusive and respectful living environment aligned with University values and policies

The incumbent will be required to be flexible with working hours and is expected to work outside normal office hours.

About you
Youre a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder who enjoys working with diverse student communities. You bring creativity initiative and sound judgement along with the ability to balance student support event coordination and communications in a fast-paced environment.

Youll also have:

• Experience in student engagement residential life events communications or community development
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing social media and promotional content
• A genuine passion for student wellbeing and community connection
• Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required

What we can offer
This is a full-time fixed-term (until 15 January 2027) opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

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

Salary range
HEW level 5 salary range $84918 - $92456 per annum plus 17% superannuation.

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:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

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 qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role please contact Scott Musgrove Manager Griffith Accommodation at 

Closing date: 11:59pm 24 May 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract