Operations and Compliance Officer

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Technical Partners Health (TPH) is an essential provision of technical support crossing the whole of Griffith Health

• Technologies, Operations and Logistics (TOL)
• Laboratory and Preclinical Experience
• Simulation and Practical Experience

Our team of 50+ technical specialists supports teaching, research, clinics, and learning within purpose-built facilities across multiple campuses.

We are currently seeking a highly organised, detail orientated and proactive Operations and Compliance Officer to join our TOL team. This role provides key support across Health Group PC1/PC2 specialised facilities, teaching and research labs, Clinical Trials Unit, and other clinic activities. Working closely with the Technical Manager and the team, you will provide essential operations, project and compliance support to ensure smooth operational outcomes.

In addition, the Operations and Compliance Officer will play a critical supportive role in the following aspects: 

• Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of TPH through provision of effective administrative and coordination support for operational, maintenance and compliance activities across Health Group Specialised Facilities to ensure adherence to relevant legislation and uphold Griffith policies.
• Coordinate routine workflows, including facility induction records, contractor and technician access, equipment service documentation, training activities, meetings and follow-up actions.
• Act as an initial point of contact for stakeholder enquiries, triaging requests, providing routine process and status information, monitoring progress and escalating technical, complex or higher-risk matters.
• Maintain operational and compliance records and information systems, including registers, databases, spreadsheets, SharePoint sites, equipment service records and document management systems.
• Support audits, reporting, risk assessment and standard operating procedures review and management, financial administration, special projects and continuous improvement initiatives through effective documentation, action tracking and stakeholder follow-up.
• Undertake financial transactions using the University’s finance systems (eg. raise purchase orders, payment and invoice requests, credit card reconciliation).

Qualifications

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you enjoy supporting teams that make a tangible difference in education and research.

You will also:

• Hold a relevant Health or Science degree, or possess an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience working within specialised facility environments.
• Have demonstrated experience providing administration, coordination and operational support in a complex service environment, with experience in specialised PC1/PC2 facilities considered valuable.
• Possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing tasks, maintain accurate records, monitor deadlines and follow up outstanding actions.
• Demonstrate clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to respond to stakeholder enquiries, work collaboratively and recognise when matters require escalation.
• Show confidence using digital systems and standard Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Teams, OneDrive) and SharePoint content management, to manage information, documentation, maintenance records and financial or administrative activities.
• Demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach, sound judgement within established procedures, and a commitment to safe, inclusive and continuously improving work practices, as well as a commitment to Griffith’s values: respect, integrity, inclusion, high performance, and collaboration.

Additional Information

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Gold Coast. 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 Range
The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 5 is in the range $82,415 - $92,456 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $96,426- $108,174 per annum.
 

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:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Opportunities for internal mobility

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

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Paulina Janeczek, Technical Manager - Technologies, Operations and Logistics (TPH) at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, Lane Stachow, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday, 11 October 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.