Creating a brighter future for all

Since opening in 1975, Griffith has grown from one campus and 451 students to become a comprehensive, multi-campus institution, with 50,000 students and more than 200,000 graduates.

Job Description

The Student Representative Council (SRC) provides activities, events and services that contribute to a vibrant campus culture and support students to have an active voice in their University experience.

As a Welfare Officer provide services to undergraduate students at Griffith University’s Brisbane and Logan campuses. Your focus is to provide professional and timely support to students experiencing financial and/or housing insecurity. You will contribute to the conceptualisation and delivery of a suite of events and programs focused on student welfare including budgeting, tenancy rights, workplace rights and more.

Success in this role requires collaboration and consultation with students to ensure a service model that is student-centred and student-led.

This is a continuing, full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $81,226 - $86,640 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $95,034 - $101,368 per annum.

Qualifications

About You

• A tertiary qualified and passionate social work or human services professional.
• Experience with supporting clients in financial distress and/or facing homelessness.
• Experience in community development or developing creative solutions to systemic challenges.
• You have evidence of a passion for building effective relationships with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.
• Attention for detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities within specific timeframes.

Additional information

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer:

• 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.

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.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Cory Everdell, Student Associations Manager on [email protected], using the subject line: Welfare Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 3735 4011 and quote REF1371V.

Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A 1 page covering statement outlining your suitability for the role referring to the Qualifications listed above and the Welfare Officer Position Description.
• Current curriculum vitae, including name and contact details.

All applications must be submitted online.