Training & Development Officer

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.

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. 

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Web Manager, Marketing Technology, this role is responsible for developing and delivering engaging training, resources and capability programs that empower Griffith University's web publishing community. Working closely with web publishers, content authors and key stakeholders, you will promote best practice in web publishing, accessibility, content governance and digital content management, while supporting the successful adoption of web platform enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and assess capability development needs across Griffith’s web publishing community.
• Develop and deliver engaging training programs, resources and support materials that promote best practice in web publishing, accessibility and content governance.
• Create and maintain learning content across University learning systems, knowledge bases and support channels.
• Support the successful adoption of web platform enhancements and digital initiatives.
• Evaluate training outcomes and use insights and feedback to continuously improve learning programs.
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure training materials remain relevant, effective and up to date.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and best practice across the University’s web publishing network.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold a degree with subsequent relevant experience in training, learning and development, digital communications, education, organisational capability development or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training.
• Experience in the development and delivery of training programs, workshops, learning resources or professional development initiatives.
• Experience working with enterprise digital platforms, content management systems or similar technologies is desirable.

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

What we can offer
This is a full time, fixed term opportunity for 6 months based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 6 – Base range - $94,966.18 - $101,295.51 + 17% superannuation. Full package range is $111,110.42 - $118,515.75.

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. 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. 

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 l.whitworth-matthews@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.