Anatomy Facility Manager

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find 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.

Griffith University is seeking an experienced and motivated Anatomy Facility Manager to lead and oversee our anatomy facilities, ensuring safe, ethical, and compliant operation in support of teaching, research, and donor programs. This role works closely with the Chair of Anatomy to ensure compliance with the Transplantation and Anatomy Act and Regulations (QLD) and other relevant legislation.

The Anatomy Facility Manager is responsible for the operational, technical, and administrative management of anatomy facilities, including governance, reporting, and compliance frameworks. The role leads technical and professional staff, oversees systems and processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to align with best practice, risk mitigation, and University standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and reporting for the technical and administrative obligations of the anatomy facilities to ensure Griffith University’s complies with all relevant legislation
• Supervising and leading technical and administrative staff within the facility and associated specimen preparation facilities, and overseeing the University’s Body Donation Program
• Effectively collaborating with the Technical Services team in Health, academic staff, and external stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this position, you will hold relevant academic qualification in human anatomy, or equivalent qualifications and experience.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Management experience in operating human anatomy laboratories with an understanding of the Queensland Transplantation & Anatomy Act, Coroners Act and associated Regulations (or willing to learn).
• Familiarity with the reporting obligations and documentation of the operations within anatomy facilities.
• A genuine passion for innovation in anatomical preparation and learning tools, with a strong desire to build a career within this field.
• Experience in the administration of a Body Donation Program.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to negotiate with a wide variety of partners, clients and stakeholders.

What we can offer

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

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $113,713 - $127,923 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $133,044 - $149,670 per annum.

Why 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
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply

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. 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.

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

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information, application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 4 February at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.