Job 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.

About the Opportunity

Provide expert leadership in financial compliance, assurance and governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and University requirements. Lead the Financial Assurance Framework, oversee financial risk management and internal controls, and drive continuous improvement to support accurate reporting and sound financial management.

Partner with stakeholders to develop financial policies, frameworks and guidance that safeguard University resources. Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and general ledger, provide expert accounting advice, and lead a high-performing team to deliver financial assurance outcomes that enable informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Griffith University’s Financial Assurance Framework, ensuring effective financial controls and compliance with legislative, regulatory and governance requirements.
• Develop, implement and review financial policies, procedures and guidelines that support best-practice financial management and statutory reporting obligations.
• Manage the design and delivery of financial assurance frameworks and compliance initiatives, providing confidence in the effectiveness of internal financial controls.
• Provide expert advice on financial management, taxation and compliance matters, and maintain the Financial Management Practice Manual.
• Monitor and review control assurance activities, driving investigation, resolution and continuous improvement where required.
• Partner with internal and external auditors, regulators and key stakeholders on financial systems, controls, compliance and reporting matters.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and use exceptional communication and influencing skills to support organisational outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Be fully qualified in a recognised accountancy profession (CA or CPA) with a minimum of five years’ relevant experience.

What we can offer

This is a full time continuing opportunity primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

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

Salary

HEW 10 - $147,057.74 + 17% superannuation. Full package - $172,057.55.

Additional Information

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

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment

• 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

• 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

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth-matthews@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: Thursday 27th August at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.