Centre Manager, Griffith Head and Neck Centre

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.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry strives to prepare the next generation of professionals and practitioners to tackle health and healthcare challenges in an ever-changing world. As a community, we are committed to building better health outcomes for all by delivering high-quality education, impactful research and engagement with and for the communities we serve. As articulated in our Strategic Plan, we commit to the University's values and, importantly, to being a School for Country, place, communities and the people we serve. Through our learning and teaching, we strive to produce graduates who are confident, competent and resilient to be agents for change.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best possible staff; staff who support our mission and vision.

The School of Medicine and Dentistry shares the Health Group and broader University's commitment to excellence, ethical behaviour, and engagement. The Health Group Charter articulates the core values and behaviours we expect in our workforce: inclusion, integrity, performance, respect, and collaboration.  These values and behaviours are embedded in the School's annual Academic Employee Career Development (AECD) / Professional Staff Career Development (PSCD) process and frame staff performance planning and review conversations.

Job Description

About the opportunity
The Griffith Head and Neck Centre is a newly established joint clinical academic centre of Griffith University and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, supported during its founding period by the Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation. The Centre brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, scientists, engineers, consumers and industry partners to improve care for people with disorders of the head and neck.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Centre Manager to help build the Centre during its formative years.

Working closely with the founding Director, Professor Jason Fleming, you will play a central role in establishing the Centre’s operational foundations while helping shape its long-term growth, partnerships and sustainability. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a new clinical academic centre with genuine scope to influence its direction from the outset.

This is not a research position, nor is it a traditional administrative role. Dedicated administrative support is provided separately, allowing the Centre Manager to focus on strategic operations, partnership development, governance, business development and program delivery.

About the role
As Centre Manager you will:

• Support delivery of the Centre’s strategic priorities, business planning and governance;
• Develop partnerships with industry, philanthropy, government and academic collaborators;
• Coordinate the Centre’s programs, initiatives and major projects;
• Oversee financial planning, reporting and performance monitoring;
• Build productive relationships across Griffith University, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and external partners; and
• Contribute to the long-term growth and sustainability of the Centre.

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term appointment for five years based at Griffith University’s Gold Coast location. As Griffith University is a multi-campus institution you may be required to work at other campuses or other sites on occasion.

The position is classified at professional staff HEW 8 level, and the step at which the successful candidate is appointed will depend on their educational and professional background.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to help establish a new multidisciplinary clinical academic centre from its inception. You will work directly with senior academic, clinical and external partners while contributing to research, education and innovation with the potential to improve patient care across Queensland and beyond.

You’ll join a supportive team within the School of Medicine and Dentistry and Griffith Health and enjoy the flexibility, professional development opportunities and employment benefits offered by Griffith University.

Qualifications

We are seeking applications from experienced professionals who enjoy building organisations and working across strategy, partnerships and operations.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience in strategic operations, program management, research development, partnerships or business development within a university, health, research or not-for-profit environment;
• Demonstrated ability to develop productive stakeholder relationships across complex organisations;
• Strong organisational, financial and project management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to work independently within a newly established environment; and
• A collaborative approach with a genuine interest in supporting research, education and innovation.

Experience working within universities, health services, medical research institutes, or advancement environments will be highly regarded.

We are seeking candidates who possess a relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training. Further eligibility requirements are contained in the Position Description which is accessible below.

Additional Information

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
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

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

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Professor Jason Fleming via email at: j.fleming@griffith.edu.au.

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

Closing date: Monday, 21 September 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.