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Why Join Griffith? At Griffith, we recognise that employment is about more than a job. It's about belonging, growth, connection and opportunity.

Our First Peoples Employment Action Plan is focused on creating the conditions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees to flourish through cultural safety, leadership development, professional growth, meaningful career pathways and strong community connections. We are committed to ensuring First Peoples staff feel valued, respected and empowered to achieve their career aspirations.

When you join Griffith, you'll become part of a values-led organisation guided by excellence, inclusion, integrity, innovation and reciprocity.

We offer:

• A culturally safe and inclusive workplace that values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures.
• Opportunities to connect with other First Peoples staff through dedicated staff networks and community-building initiatives.
• Leadership, learning and professional development opportunities designed to support career progression and long-term success.
• Flexible work arrangements, including a mix of work-from-home and on-campus options.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave provisions, including paid First Peoples Cultural leave, paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support for future study and professional development through Griffith's Educational Staff Assistance Scheme.
• Opportunities to contribute to Indigenous-led research, education and community engagement initiatives that create meaningful impact.

You may be an experienced professional, academic, researcher, recent graduate or someone looking to bring your transferable skills into the higher education sector. Through the First Peoples Employment Talent Network, Griffith seeks to build relationships with talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are interested in contributing to a university that values Indigenous leadership, knowledge and excellence.

Griffith University values equity, diversity and inclusion. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. If you require any accessibility adjustments to submit your application, please contact us. 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 your application includes the following:

• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.
• Cover Letter which should be no more than 2 pages in length.

The First Peoples Employment Talent Network is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants - people who:

a) are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and b) identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and c) are accepted by their community as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

Further Information For further information about the First Peoples Talent Network visit griffith.edu.au/equity/first-peoples-employment or contact Bronwyn Horn, First Peoples Employment Partner at [email protected]. You can also stay up to date with all recruitment activity at Griffith via our First Peoples Employment at Griffith LinkedIn group.

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Join Griffith University and be part of a community where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are supported to flourish.

At Griffith, we are committed to creating the conditions for First Peoples staff to thrive. We aspire to be the university of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by fostering a culturally safe workplace, supporting career growth and leadership, celebrating Indigenous knowledges, and creating meaningful employment opportunities across the University.

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The First Peoples Employment Talent Network provides an opportunity to express your interest in working at Griffith and connect with future employment opportunities across our campuses in both professional and academic areas.

When you apply to join the network, your experience, skills and transferable capabilities will be reviewed to ensure they reflect Griffith's workforce needs. If your application aligns, our First Peoples Employment Partner will contact you to discuss your application.

As a member of the Talent Network, you will be notified of future opportunities that may arise across Griffith's campuses at Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, Logan and South Bank.

To be considered for this network, candidates should be an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

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