Manager

Job Description

The Manager (Health Group) provides high-level leadership and operational oversight within the Health Executive portfolio. The role is responsible for managing complex portfolio functions and supporting the delivery of strategic and operational priorities through sound judgement, initiative, and influence.

In this newly created position, you will work closely with senior leaders to translate strategy into operational delivery, ensuring effective coordination of initiatives and enabling informed executive decision-making through high-quality analysis, reporting, and advice. Acting as the standing deputy to the Group Executive Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the portfolio.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate key portfolio initiatives, including strategic and operational analysis, project leadership, complex problem solving, and preparation of high-level briefings, reports, and papers for senior executives.
• Provide executive and operational support to the Health Executive leadership team, including coordinating actions, supporting decision-making processes, and representing the portfolio where required.
• Lead and support professional staff within group services, including setting priorities, managing workload, supporting development, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes, systems, and controls to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations.
• Translate portfolio strategy into operational plans and oversee implementation across relevant functions and stakeholders.
• Oversee non-research grants management, including funding agreements, government submissions, milestone tracking, reporting, acquittals, governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee contract management across the portfolio, including monitoring obligations, supporting negotiations, resolving issues, and ensuring effective performance and compliance.

About you
You are an experienced leader with strong operational and strategic capability, ideally with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field. You bring extensive experience in managing complex portfolios, delivering projects, and working in high-level executive environments.

You are confident preparing high-quality briefings and reports, managing competing priorities, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You are also skilled in leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring effective governance and compliance across operational functions.

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 9 range $137,165 - $142,070 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $160,483 - $166,222 per annum.

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

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

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Tasha Langham, Group Executive Manager at tasha.langham@griffith.edu.au. 

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

Closing date: Wednesday, 5 August 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.

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