Here, you can make it matter.

Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For almost 50 years, Griffith has been proudly doing things differently. Our people have challenged convention, adapting and innovating to pioneer solutions ahead of our time. Here, you’ll find high-impact research, outstanding student experiences, and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusivity and sustainability. 

Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.

With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates. As we prepare for our 50th anniversary in 2025, we're looking for people that share our passion and values to help us create a brighter future for all.

Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Why Griffith?
At Griffith, you'll find a community that is built on our values. Ranked in the top 2% of universities world-wide, Griffith is well known for its excellence, culture and opportunity.

Teaching
As the recipient of more national teaching awards than any other university, Griffith is committed to the success of our students, ensuring that Griffith students graduate. We have the largest Indigenous student population of any Queensland university and dedicated services to support the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Research
Griffith is committed to creating an environment that fosters the sharing of research, recognising and valuing Indigenous knowledges and supporting community empowerment through partnership.

Employment
Griffith has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and career progression and is proudly in the top 5 universities nationwide for the largest number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academic staff.

The Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources hosts world-leading researchers and award-winning educators who provide a research-led education to our students. Our cutting-edge research drives business practice, policy, and regulation, and our internationally recognised degree programs are informed by our latest findings.

Our department takes a proactive approach to research, education, and industry partnerships, ensuring that our students receive a highly relevant education and can effectively tackle the challenges of the domestic and global business environment.

As a Business School and Department, we have evidenced our commitment to embedding First Peoples’ knowledge and understanding in every aspect of what we do including in what we teach, our research and our service and engagement.  We work to recruit and support Indigenous staff and students in all areas of the Business School.

The Opportunity
The Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources within the Griffith Business School is currently looking for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academic for the position of Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour and Employment Relations.

Candidates will be expected to teach across a breadth of courses within the Department and will be responsible for:

• Working with the Director Academic Indigenous, Griffith Business School on embedding First Peoples knowledges in our curriculum, research, and learning & teaching including sitting on the GBS Indigenous Working Party.
• Supporting the Dean (Academic) with the recruitment and selection of First Peoples staff, the Dean (Research) in the support of First Peoples HDRs and research projects and the Dean (Engagement) in schools’ outreach and alumni opportunities.
• Teaching into subjects across the School, which host Indigenous knowledge, work with convenors to develop curriculum, and the Dean (Learning & Teaching) to oversee the collection of Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) accreditation data related to the First People Program Learning Objectives (PLO).
• The candidate will also have a research profile, publications and experience coordinating and developing research projects.

About you
We are inviting applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander academics interested in a career at Griffith University. Your expertise and unique perspective will play a pivotal role in enriching our academic landscape and driving positive change. To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• A PhD qualification in a relevant discipline or field.
• Have experience in embedding First Peoples Knowledges in Higher Education curriculum.
• Experience in First Peoples Research topics/projects, successful funding, or consultancy work.
• Experience and interest in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, and Employment Relations.

Candidates must demonstrate success in attracting significant external research funding, evidence of a competitive research track record and national recognition consistent with discipline benchmarks, and proven experience in developing partnerships and collaborations with leading institutions and research end-users in their field.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8 (1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants:

a) of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
b) who identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
c) who are accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Applicants are required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Acceptable evidence includes:

• a Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form/letter executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation with a common seal.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full time equivalent base salary for Senior Lecturer, Level C will be $128,802 - $148,520 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $150,698 - $173,768 per annum.

At Griffith, you’ll thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity and be able accelerate your academic career in a community focused on impact.

Excellence
We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities. 

Culture
Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.  

Opportunity
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next. 

We invest in and value our people, and are proud to offer additional benefits including: 

• Flexible working options and genuine work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

In addition to increasing First Peoples employment, Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to Apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application 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
• Please include the details of three supporting referees
• Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent when responding to this job advertisement.

Click here to view the position description.

Further Information
For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Ruth McPhail, Head of Department on [email protected] or +61 (0) 7 555 28600.

For application and recruitment advice, including any adjustments or accessibility you require please contact Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected] or +61 (0) 7 373 56548.

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011.

Closing date: In appreciation that now is a time of reflection with many people focused on spending time with their communities, the closing date for all First Peoples identified positions has been extended for a further week.

Sunday, 29 October 2023 at 5:00pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.