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.

Join Griffith University’s passionate Student Representative Council (SRC). This amazing team help our students to experience the best university life possible and assist students with:

• Student Advocacy
• Cost of living support programs 
• Recreational activities, including clubs, societies and campus events
• Subsidised courses
• Student representation 
• Infrastructure for non-academic activities

As Advocacy Officer, you will use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Provide assistance to students by clarifying issues and concerns, identifying relevant policies and procedures and generating options for resolution.
• Provide support to students during grievances and appeals by reviewing documents for submission, preparing students for meetings and accompanying and advocating for students at meetings.
• In collaboration with the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator conceptualise, manage and deliver a suite of events, programs and projects focused on student wellbeing.
• Maintain comprehensive, professional records and assist the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator with data collection, preparation of proposals and reports in relation to advocacy and events.

What we can offer 
This is a continuing full-time position located at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. 

HEW Level 5 salary range $77,761 - $87,235 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $90,980 - $102,064 per annum. 

About you 

• Preference will be given to applicants with a completed / or completing relevant degree (social work, human services related)
• Relevant experience in a related field

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:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• 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
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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.

How to apply

• Please provide a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (no more than 1 page) referring to the about you section and the Position Description
• Your current CV/Resume.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian working rights. And successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Jenna Corby, Student Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at j.corby@griffith.edu.au.

For application queries, please contact the People Services Team on 3735 4011 quoting REF7165C.

Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.