Executive Officer (Digital Health and Innovation)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Officer to join the Health Group and play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Digital Health and Innovation to deliver strategic initiatives that shape the future of digital health education, research and workforce capability.

This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, innovation and operational excellence within one of Australia's leading health education environments.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Digital Health and Innovation, you will play a key enabling role in supporting the coordination and implementation of strategic digital health and innovation initiatives across the Health Group. You will provide high-level strategic, operational and project support, coordinate projects and deliverables, improve systems and processes, prepare high-quality briefings and reports, and support evidence-informed decision-making across a diverse and evolving portfolio.

Working collaboratively across academic, professional and clinical teams, you will contribute to strategic planning, project implementation, governance, reporting and continuous improvement activities that advance the University's digital health agenda.

About you
You are an experienced project and operations professional who enjoys working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You have exceptional organisational skills, exercise sound judgement, and are confident managing multiple priorities while supporting senior leaders.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, strategic or project support within a complex organisation.
• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefings and recommendations.
• Experience developing and improving systems, workflows and business processes to support operational efficiency.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience supporting governance, quality assurance, accreditation or continuous improvement activities will be highly regarded.
• Strong digital literacy and the ability to leverage technology to improve business processes, support evidence-informed decision-making, and enhance project delivery.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Griffith University Gold Coast. 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 equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $104,504 - $113,219 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $122,270 - $132,466 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees 
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

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. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In 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 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 About You section above and the position description) 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Gary Grant, Director Digital Health and Innovation) at [email protected].

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

Closing date: Monday, 7 September 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.