Executive Officer (Digital Health and Innovation)

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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Officer to provide high-level strategic, operational, project, and systems support to the Director of Digital Health and Innovation. Working across a diverse portfolio spanning digital health education, research, innovation and workforce capability, you will help coordinate portfolio priorities and maintain visibility of key deliverables, risks, issues and opportunities.

You will translate strategic priorities into structured implementation activities, coordinate complex projects and stakeholder input, monitor progress and deliverables, and prepare high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations to support informed decision-making. You will also develop and improve systems, workflows, reporting and governance processes that support efficient portfolio delivery.

Working collaboratively across Griffith Health and the wider University, you will contribute to strategic planning, accreditation and assurance, continuous improvement, partnership development and initiatives that advance the Health Group’s digital health and innovation agenda.

About you
You are an experienced Executive Officer or senior professional with a strong record of supporting senior leaders and coordinating complex initiatives in a large organisation. Highly organised and able to exercise sound judgement, you can manage competing priorities, interpret complex information, identify matters requiring executive attention and translate decisions into coordinated action.

You bring a sound working knowledge of the digital health environment, strong project and stakeholder coordination capability, and the ability to develop practical systems and workflows that improve implementation, reporting and decision-making.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications with at least four years’ relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level executive, strategic, operational and project support in a complex organisation.
• Sound working knowledge of the digital health environment and its application across education, research, innovation or workforce capability.
• Strong project and implementation coordination skills, including managing competing priorities, stakeholder input, timelines, deliverables, risks and actions.
• Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality briefings, reports, recommendations and presentations for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve systems, procedures, workflows, reporting and governance processes.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with academic, professional, clinical, technical and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, accreditation, assurance, evaluation or continuous improvement activities.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position based at the 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 7 range $104,504 - $113,219 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $122,270 - $132,466 per annum.

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

• 50% fee discount for work related post graduate Griffith degrees 
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts

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. 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 About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

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

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Gary Grant, Director Digital Health and Innovation) at g.grant@griffith.edu.au.

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at j.dhall@griffith.edu.au.

Closing date: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.