Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. 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.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

Griffith University is undertaking a major ERP transformation that goes beyond system replacement to deliver lasting business and organisational change. The program will reshape operating models, processes, policies, data and decision making frameworks, while building workforce capability and new ways of working.

Spanning all areas of the University including Finance, HR, Payroll and Student Administration it aims to reduce complexity and risk, address longstanding challenges, and deliver sustainable strategic, financial, regulatory and service improvements.

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of project streams, overseeing day to day operations including resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation, risk management and coordination of activities. The role is accountable for delivering outcomes on time and within budget, while ensuring a smooth transition of services to product and functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultancy across ERP transformation initiatives, analysing requirements, identifying solutions and supporting successful transition to business as usual.
• Promote the use of leading project methods and tools, ensuring consistent application of standards and continuous improvement across programs and teams.
• Lead the delivery of complex projects, managing scope, risks, resources, budgets and stakeholder expectations, while applying both predictive and agile methodologies as appropriate.
• Drive requirements definition and prioritisation, ensuring alignment across diverse stakeholders and effective management of competing needs.
• Support team performance and capability, overseeing sourcing and procurement activities, and building strong stakeholder relationships through clear communication and engagement.
• Work closely with program teams, leading change management efforts, ensuring solutions are effectively implemented, risks are managed, and organisational readiness is achieved.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience managing transformation projects.
• Experience in higher education or involvement in large scale ERP transformation programs will be highly regarded.

What we can offer

This is a full time fixed term opportunity for 5 years based at Brisbane South (Nathan). 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

HEW 10 – Base - $147,057.74 + 17% super. 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 position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acqusition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.

Applications will be assessed as they are received therefore, we strongly encourage interested candidates to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.