Event Manager, Griffith Sport

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith Sport is looking to appoint an experienced Event Manager to oversee our program of on-campus student activities and successful sport events at the Brisbane and Logan campuses. 

Our preferred candidate will be a natural leader with demonstrated staff management experience. A self-motivated candidate with attention to detail, the Event Manager must be able to lead by example and ideally have experience in the end-to-end delivery of large-scale events. The role requires excellent organisation skills and a willingness to contribute at all levels. 

Success in this role is a juggling act and the ability to multitask is a non-negotiable with competing deadlines, differing priorities and ongoing collaboration with the Griffith Sport team, current students, external stakeholders and members of the community. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, able to exercise good judgement, and problem-solve in both proactive and reactive situations and when faced with high pressure.

About you

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree with a minimum of 5 years industry experience. 
• Current First Aid, including CPR
• Current, Positive Blue Card
• Current Driver's Licence

To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal communication, negotiation and customer service skills (oral and written) with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders within the University as well as external organisations.
• A proven ability to forward plan, initiate new ideas, problem solve, analyse needs, operationalise activities and provide strategic advice under pressure, with competing priorities.
• Demonstrated high level computer literacy and ability to use different software systems.
• A proven track record in effective project management in a fast-paced environment, demonstrated exceptional organisational skills and effective time management, in particular the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound strategic and financial advice and implement strategy.

What we can offer
This is a full-time, fixed-term position covering parental leave until June 2026, based primarily at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus 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 equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $91,843 - $97,964 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $107,456 - $114,618 per annum.

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've 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
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re 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. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s 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 ‘to be successful in this role, you will need’ section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
• Contact information for two referees including a direct supervisor in your most recent employment

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights for the duration of this appointment. VISA 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 Courtney Royds, Event Manager, on [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

Closing date: This advert will remain open until filled. Your application will be reviewed on receipt. All applications must be submitted online.