Paralegal

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.

About the Opportunity

The Office of the General Counsel provides a comprehensive range of legal, governance, risk, resilience, internal audit, insurance, compliance and privacy services to help the University achieve its goals while upholding public trust.

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to provide high-quality administrative and paralegal support across our legal, compliance and privacy functions. Working under general direction, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operations of these critical service areas, supporting a high-performing team in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to the Legal, Compliance and Privacy teams, including managing inboxes, preparing documents, and assisting with reports and presentations.
• Support legal matter management processes, including data entry, file handling, and responding to general enquiries.
• Maintain efficient administrative systems such as registers, databases, and online booking tools; manage records and correspondence.
• Assist with legal processes including leases, renewals, subpoenas, non-party disclosures and external document requests.
• Support the privacy team in handling RTI/IPA requests and privacy complaints.
• Contribute to legal research, drafting, and the development of training materials and legal documents.
• Assist with onboarding new staff and provide general office support as needed.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the role’s purpose and responsibilities.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold an associate diploma level qualification with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 4 Salary – Base range - $ 73,623.10 - $77,680.40 + 17% super. Full package range - $86,139.03 - $90,886.07.

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. 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 further specifics about this role please reach out to Victoria Yantsch, Deputy General Counsel on [email protected]  

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

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August @ 11.59PM AEST. All applications must be submitted online.