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

The Residential Life Coordinator provides strategic, policy, and operational advice to the Accommodation Manager on emerging trends in student living, contemporary student issues, and best practice in collegiate programs. The role is responsible for developing and delivering the Residential Life program to support students’ academic growth and enrichment, oversee student welfare and pastoral care, and enhance the overall wellbeing of college residents. The position requires flexibility, including working outside standard office hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging residential programs that support academic success, student leadership, wellbeing, and community connection
• Lead the recruitment, training, and development of Student Leaders under the guidance of the Accommodation Manager.
• Provide leadership to the Residential Life team through the coordination of social, cultural, and educational initiatives.
• Uphold Community Standards, manage conduct matters, and respond effectively to residential incidents relating to wellbeing, mental health, and college culture.

About you

• Completion of a relevant degree with substantial relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Be eligible for, or hold a blue card

What we can offer

This is full time, fixed term opportunity until January 2027 based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations

This position requires flexibility, including working reasonable additional hours outside standard office hours for events and operational requirements. This will also include participation in an on‑call arrangement, where applicable.

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples

Salary Range

HEW 7 salary range $104,504 - $113,219 per annum + 17% superannuation. Total package range $122,270 - $132,466.

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: 

• 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 

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April. All applications must be submitted online.


Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 10 May. All applications must be submitted online.