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.

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Web Developer to enhance the quality, consistency, and performance of the University's digital presence. Reporting to the Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining websites and web-based applications that meet the needs of both internal stakeholders and external users.

You’ll be involved in the full development lifecycle—from consultation and design through to implementation and deployment. This includes working on application architecture, user interface and site layout design, database development, and .NET programming. You'll also contribute to optimisation efforts and lead small to medium-scale web projects.

If you have a passion for creating user-focused digital solutions and enjoy working collaboratively across teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

We’re seeking a talented Full Stack Web Developer to design, build, and maintain dynamic web-based applications supporting academic programs, marketing operations, product management, and business systems integration.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end applications, APIs, and middleware solutions across various platforms.
• Manage application infrastructure, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and configuration.
• Oversee multi-environment deployment processes, testing procedures, and support backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored system functionality across different server and database environments.
• Work alongside design and marketing teams to ensure websites are engaging, SEO/SEM-optimised, and aligned with brand goals.
• Lead improvement initiatives, mentor team members, and contribute to technical documentation and reporting.
• Develop responsive, mobile-friendly websites and applications using modern software architectures.
• Collaborate across technology teams to deliver strategic digital and product solutions.
• Help resolve technical challenges, define content standards, and support content creation and editing.
• Stay up to date with emerging web development practices and tools, attending workshops and industry events.
• Use customer feedback and testing insights to identify and resolve issues, improving the overall user experience.

About you

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  The occupant of this position will hold tertiary qualifications in Information Technology or web development with relevant industry experience (up to 5 years)

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term opportunity until 31/12/2025 opportunity based a Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 7 Salary – Base range - $101,068.27 - $109,496.54 + 17% super. Full package range - $118,249.89 - $128,110.96.

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 submit your application online and ensure it 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

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Thursday 17th July @ 11:59pm @ 11:59PM. All applications must be submitted online.