Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As Manager, Sports Engagement, 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.

As the Manager, Sports Engagement you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• You will have responsibility for managing sport industry partnerships, including partner engagement and oversight of the delivery of partnership rights and benefits.
• You will assist the Director of our Griffith Sports College with the elite athlete support program and delivery of the Sports Strategy (including Women in Sport Strategy).
• In collaboration with the Director, you will develop and implement an elite athlete recruitment strategy, including a program of school and community engagement and events, and produce a comprehensive suite of print and online promotional material.

About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• A graduate qualification with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training, with experience in High Performance sport preferred.
• Experience in a leadership role, particularly in managing operations and people, ideally within a sporting or educational environment.
• Experience in developing and executing recruitment strategies, particularly for elite athletes.
• Experience in managing relationships with external stakeholders such as sporting organisations and community partners.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at 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 8 range $110,939 - $124,803 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $129,799 - $146,020 per annum.

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

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• 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 About you section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

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

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Bronwyn Harch, Vice President (Industry and External Engagement) at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6913M.

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.