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.

Griffith Health is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join the Dean (Learning & Teaching) portfolio as Manager, Learning & Teaching (Health). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping and supporting the learning and teaching agenda across one of Australia’s leading health education groups.

Reporting to the Dean (Learning & Teaching), you will provide high-level leadership, operational management and expert advice across a broad range of learning and teaching functions and strategic initiatives. You will lead a high-performing professional team responsible for supporting Schools and programs across Griffith Health, ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality and student-centred services.

The role is central to the coordination of accreditation activities, strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives, and stakeholder engagement aligned with the Group’s key learning and teaching priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accreditation and re-accreditation reviews for Health programs, including stakeholder engagement and coordination of complex timelines.
• Provide expert advice on accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, emerging risks and strategic opportunities impacting Health programs.
• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives arising from program reviews, accreditation outcomes and benchmarking activities.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and support initiatives related to domestic and international student growth.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic learning and teaching initiatives and monitor key performance indicators.
• Prepare high-level briefings, reports and strategic advice relevant to Group, University and external committees and advisory bodies.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and student-focused culture within the Learning & Teaching team.
• Ensure effective service delivery and operational excellence across the Dean Learning & Teaching (Health) portfolio.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant leadership experience within the higher education sector or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation, quality assurance and learning and teaching frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position based at 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 )
• 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 Professor Michelle Hood, Dean (Learning & Teaching) at health-dean-landt@griffith.edu.au

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

Closing date: Sunday, 7 June 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.