Job Description The Griffith Graduate Research School (GGRS) is the dedicated point of contact for all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and governs the strategic direction for the HDR agenda at Griffith University. The GGRS works closely with academic and professional areas in maintaining quality standards of HDR recruitment, admission, candidature management, education and examination. The focus of the HDR Partnerships Officer is to support the promotion, development and maintenance of HDR partnerships, including with local, national and international organisations. The role will support activities that lead to a growth in external industry engagement activities and funding opportunities. They will help to maximise the University-wide approach to Higher Degree Research placements and experiences in the context of graduate employment. Working closely with the HDR Partnerships Coordinator, you will provide advice and support to a wide range of stakeholders across the University, including to Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates and academics. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Support the administration for the establishment and management of collaborations with external partners that provide training and funding opportunities for HDR candidates, including industry aligned projects, industry placements and within international collaborative arrangements. Review and process HDR candidate requests to undertake an industry engagement activity. Enhance communication mechanisms between all relevant University stakeholders to enable an uplift in partnerships, and particularly in HDR internship placements. Provide guidance to key University stakeholders on industry placements, projects, and industry mentoring, including the development of resources, templates and guides to enact relevant policy and procedures for the HDR Portfolio. Provide accurate and timely responses to partnership enquiries to ensure relationships between Griffith Stakeholders and external partners are nurtured, and opportunities are progressed. About you The successful candidate will hold relevant tertiary qualifications with subsequent relevant experience, and/or an alternate equivalent combination of knowledge, training and/or experience. You will also have: Demonstrated experience in research administration, higher degree research (HDR) support, or university-industry partnerships. Understanding of policies, regulations, and best practices related to HDR programs. Familiarity with funding schemes, research partnerships, and scholarship administration. Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively. Experience coordinating research-related programs, partnerships, or events. Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with academics, students, industry partners, and funding bodies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, proposal development, and presentations. Ability to prepare high-quality documentation, agreements, and promotional materials. What we can offer This is a fixed term (until June 2027), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s 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 6 is in the range $91,843 - $97,964 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $107,456 - $114,618 per annum.
