Advancement Event Coordinator

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 will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous as we strive to achieve our vision to transform lives and add to human knowledge and understanding in a way that creates a future that benefits all.

Advancement fosters a culture that actively seeks philanthropic support from philanthropists, charitable trusts and foundations, alumni, staff, students and corporations. The Advancement team engage with people and community groups who want to support Griffith's educational programs and research. Griffith University’s success depends not only on the future generosity of governments and industry partners, but on donations from individuals, corporations and other organisations.

Do you have extensive experience in co-ordinating events in a corporate or university environment?  If so, you will succeed in this role by organising Advancement events, with responsibilities including but not limited to:

• In consultation with the Deputy Director, provide advice and support for the diverse suite of Advancement domestic and international alumni and donor relations events.
• Liaising closely with the Marketing & Communications Events team, organise all aspects of events relevant to the Advancement portfolio, including administration, logistics and database management.
• Coordinate event logistics, including managing guest lists and RSVPs, responding to event enquiries, sourcing and developing relevant materials, preparing event briefs and reports, and ensuring accurate event records are maintained in the Advancement database.
• Develop and implement administrative systems and procedures to ensure efficient and effective support for all Advancement events.
• Act as the main contact point for all internal and external Advancement event related enquiries.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant key stakeholders including the Marketing and Communications team.

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’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will be driven to deliver events which inspire and delight. You will be highly organised, detail orientated and able to work independently to ensure remarkable event experiences for alumni, donors, colleagues and members of the University community.

You will have a proven track record in successful event coordination in a corporate and/or university environment. You are a committed self-starter, with well-developed organisational and administrative skills including the ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines. The role requires a strong client focus, exceptional database skills and the capacity to build networks with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

What we can offer
This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus.  As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus 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 5 range $76,236 - $85,525 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,197- $100,064 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:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

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.

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. 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. 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 Joanne Nyland, Deputy Director, Advancement & Director, Alumni Engagement at *************@griffith.edu.au

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54*** and quote REF4545V.

Closing date:  Friday, 1 March 2024 at 5pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.