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

The Clinical Nurse will provide (nursing) health assessment, primary health care and treatment of illness and injury incurred by students, staff and visitors, and respond appropriately to requests for emergency first aid on campus. The Clinical Nurse will support other health professionals at the Health and Medical Service and provide health education and promotion for students and staff. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Under the direction of the Senior Clinical Nurse provide health assessment and treatment of illness and injury incurred by students, staff and visitors.   
• Manage the provision of efficient and effective clinical and nursing services, across all practice locations, which underpin the delivery of high-quality healthcare to clients. 
• Ensure that all activities are compliant with the RACGP accreditation standards for General Practice, University and other relevant regulatory requirements, as well as those of relevant external health service providers. 
• Assist visiting doctors and other health professionals with relevant client care and ongoing treatment. 
• Maintain appropriate and accurate electronic attendance records, confidential reports and health and medical services statistics using medical software supplied.   
• Provide general support to staff in Student Life in dealing with clients with all health-related issues.  
• Develop and enhance appropriate health referral networks on and off campus.  
• Provide primary health care, including information on health issues pertinent to the client population and University community generally.  Including displays, handouts, seminars, workshops and other activities.
• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures, including equity and health & safety and exhibit good practice in relation to same.   
• Be a leading example of the principles and values embodied in the University’s Code of Conduct, and behave, act and communicate at all times to reflect fairness, ethics and professionalism. 

What we offer
This is a part-time (60%) continuing position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $101,068 - $109,496 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,249 - $128,110 per annum. Your annual salary will be pro-rata to 60% of the FTE full-time equivalent.

• Registration as a General Nurse with AHPRA. 
• The occupant of this position to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment: measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and hepatitis B.  

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 qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Samantha Start, Senior Clinical Nurse on 07 3735 7299 or [email protected]

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as received.