Acknowledgment of Country
Griffith University acknowledges the people who are the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to the Elders, past and present, and extends that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Griffith University’s campuses are based on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Here, you can make it matter
Ranked in the top 2% of universities world-wide, Griffith is well known for its values, outstanding student experience, high impact research, commitment to social justice and a welcoming environment which values excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation. As Griffith approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025, we remain steadfast in being a leading university of influence and impact.
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. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where you can accelerate your career, search our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.
Professor Carolyn Evans, Vice Chancellor and President
What makes Griffith a great place to work?
At Griffith, you’ll find a community that is built on values.
Excellence
We believe excellence should have impact. It’s why we’re here. We strive for the highest possible standards in teaching and research, while ensuring we create positive effects for our communities.
Culture
Our people thrive in a culture of support and inclusivity, united by a shared purpose. We bring together exceptional thinkers from diverse disciplines to tackle the greatest challenges of our time.
Opportunity
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university. We’re proud of our past, but we understand that true progress comes from challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re excited for what we’re building next.
At a glance
Finance
Corporate Services supports our university operations, supporting our people to create a future for all. We deliver a broad range of services that enable our university to deliver world class teaching and research outputs. We are responsible for our physical and digital infrastructure, while ensuring we operate sustainability and ethically across all operations.
The Finance team partners with University staff to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of Griffith through the provision of accurate, transparent, relevant and timely information and analysis. This is supported by efficient and easy to use financial systems and processes.
Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Services, Finance
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and the COO and a member of the Corporate Services Executive Team.
The CFO is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial viability of the University through revenue generation strategies and prudent management and control of the university's financial resources.
Providing strategic advice on a range of financial, accounting, taxation, procurement, capital and operating budgetary/resource allocation matters, the CFO provides leadership on business practices that promote continuous improvement and best practice. Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team, the CFO ensures that the full range of high quality and effective financial and business services are provided to meet client expectations.
About you
As the CFO, you will have a CA or CPA coupled with extensive executive leadership experience and demonstrated achievement in leading the finance and resource management function in a large and complex organisation. You will have highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills and a proven track record of leading high performing and outcome focused teams.
Your ability to contribute effectively to the strategic direction of a large organisation and experience in managing planning and budgeting, investments, financial and management accounting, taxation, and systems development is essential. Your previous experience in overseeing digital transformation and contributing to capital development plans would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of the issues impacting institutional performance within the university sector would be beneficial.
If you are seeking an exciting new challenge and a significant leadership role where you can make an impact, then we would like to hear from you.
How to apply
Griffith University has partnered with Robinson Fitzgerald in the search for this appointment. For confidential enquiries and to request more information about the position, please contact Janine Fitzgerald via +61 (0) 424 164 765 or jfitzgerald@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au and Kate Robinson via +61 (0) 409 769 560 or krobinson@robinsonfitzgerald.com.au at Robinson Fitzgerald Executive Search quoting the relevant reference number RF0223.
Applications should be submitted to Janine Fitzgerald and Kate Robinson directly to their emails.Applications should include:
- full name, address, mobile and telephone number(s) and email address
- nationality and citizenship
- a full curriculum vitae
- a cover letter addressing suitability for the role in accordance with the role’s responsibilities
- names and contact details of at least three potential referees (no contact will be made without your permission).
Do you want to make it matter ?
At Griffith this is something we ask ourselves every day. Unlike any organisation I have worked with in the past, Griffith University is an organisation with purpose. We are a values-led organisation and ensure our people, whether they be students, staff, or community, feel a strong sense of belonging.
I am excited to invite talented finance professionals to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position at Griffith University and be part of our community. This is a unique opportunity to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of fostering excellence in education and research.
At Griffith University, we value innovation, integrity, and leadership. Within the Corporate Services team, we also put a premium on operational excellence. We are looking for a CFO who can drive financial strategy and support our growth and success. With strong leadership skills, great emotional intelligence, and being a good communicator, you will lead a talented team to provide excellent services that enable the University to achieve its ambitions and through your own leadership help steward the financial sustainability of our great University.
If you are passionate about making a difference, creating a brighter future for our university community, and have the expertise to lead our financial operations, we would love to hear from you.
Mr Peter Bryant
Chief Operating Officer
Our university
For almost 50 years, Griffith has been proudly doing things differently. Our people have challenged convention, adapting and innovating to pioneer solutions ahead of our time. Here, you’ll find high-impact research, outstanding student experiences and a genuine commitment to social justice, inclusivity and sustainability.
Ratings and rankings
Griffith ranks among the world's best universities.
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.
Griffith was created to be a different kind of university—one that challenges convention, adapts and innovates, creates bold new trends and pioneers solutions ahead of their time. Today, we are known for our high-impact research, outstanding student experience, commitment to social justice and our welcoming environment, and rank among the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide.
For over 40 years, we have been deeply connected to the Asia-Pacific, socially conscious and environmentally aware. We introduced Australia’s first degrees in a range of important areas, including modern Asian studies and environmental science, and we are a recognised leader in online education, having offered award-winning online programs for nearly 20 years.
We also understand that education isn’t static—on the contrary, we know that new forms of teaching and learning will be needed in future to help people build the skills necessary to thrive in uncertain times. That’s why our high-quality degrees are specifically designed to prepare students for the future, developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research, and taught by some of Australia’s most highly awarded teachers.
We’ve never lost sight of our progressive beginnings, and everything we do—from education to research and community engagement—is designed to not only meet but improve the new world our students, graduates and communities will encounter, and create a more just and equitable future for everyone.
Griffith places, spaces and communities
At Griffith, it’s not just about the work you do and how you do it—it’s also about where you’ll make your impact. Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our campuses each offer a place for our people to connect and collaborate. From the city to the beach and the bush, you’ll find spectacular environments and vibrant lifestyles. We also have thriving digital spaces, allowing our staff and students to work together on and off campus.
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