Administration and Events Officer

Location: Primarily based at hirify.global Brisbane City (South Bank), Australia; work across other university locations may be required.

Salary: AUD 82,415–92,456 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation.

Company

hirify.global is a research and education institution, with Griffith Film School supporting students, staff, and researchers in a collaborative academic environment.

What you will do

• Coordinate and deliver engagement activities, including GFS Experience Week, student orientation, showcases, galas, conferences, and related events.
• Manage event logistics and turn concepts into effective student, community, and stakeholder experiences.
• Use social media and website content management to promote activities and maintain community engagement.
• Provide administrative support for the Griffith Film School's daily operations.
• Work with corporate systems including Peoplesoft and Microsoft 365.
• Support events outside standard hours through overtime, flex time, or time off in lieu.

Requirements

• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects, events, or engagement activities.
• Experience coordinating events that increase student, community, and stakeholder participation.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills across students, staff, industry representatives, and external partners.
• Proficiency with digital technologies, including social media, website content management, and business software.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, public relations, project management, or event management.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with Peoplesoft and Microsoft 365.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, friendly, values-led, and inclusive working environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Educational staff assistance scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and on-campus gym facilities.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application with a covering letter and current CV including full contact details.
• Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
• Applications close on 5 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.