Griffith University

Student Life Assistant

Griffith University  •  $81k/yr  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

PRIMARY DETAIL

Join a collaborative student engagement team and help deliver inclusive events and initiatives that enhance campus life and student experience.

- Salary Package: From $81,323 per annum (HEW 4) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
- Appointment type: Full time (35 hours per week), continuing position
- Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde

About the role

We are seeking a passionate, organised, and self-motivated individual to join the Inclusion and Belonging team in a dynamic student-facing role. This position plays a key role in fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus environment through the coordination of impactful events, support for student-led initiatives, and administration of student group activities.

*** This is a campus-based (on-site), student-facing role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Provide administrative and event support across major student events and initiatives.

  • Respond to a high volume of enquiries from student groups regarding events, administration processes, and governance requirements.

  • Liaise regularly with student groups to support the effective operation of their activities and escalate issues where required.

  • Review event submissions to ensure compliance with university requirements, including risk assessment documentation.

  • Assist with the administration and review of student group funding requests.

  • Ensure student group documentation satisfies governance and compliance requirements.

  • Support event logistics and coordination, including catering, venue bookings, equipment arrangements, and attendance record keeping.

  • Monitor student notice boards and digital posting spaces to ensure compliance with University guidelines, including identifying and removing unauthorised materials and escalating issues where required.

  • Comply with relevant EEO and WHS legislation, policies, and procedures.

  • Undertake other duties as required and appropriate to the classification level.

About you

You will be a proactive, self-starting individual with strong organisational and time management skills, able to remain resilient under pressure. You will bring event planning, design, and content development expertise, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.

How to apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume along with a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet each of the selection criteria below:

  • Degree qualification or equivalent experience in business, education, finance, law, or a related discipline,

  • Demonstrated experience in customer service and/or administration,

  • Familiarity with student groups and/or student-led initiatives,

  • Experience managing high-volume administrative processes and competing priorities,

  • Familiarity with event coordination and logistics, and

  • Experience using databases, systems, and reporting tools.

*** Note: Appointment to this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal History Check.

Applications Close: Wednesday 10th June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AEST)

Please note we reserve the right to progress or decline an application as well as close the advertisement prior to the stated closing date.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

  • 17% Superannuation

  • Subsidised onsite parking options

  • Extensive training and professional development programs

  • Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents

  • Onsite vacation care during school holidays

  • Discounted health insurance

  • Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support

  • Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

10/06/2026 11:59 PM


A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework


Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

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