Services and Stores Accounts Officer

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Services and Stores Accounts Officer, 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.

The Technical, Coordination and Logistics (TCL) department offers a range of services within Griffith University's Science Group (GSC), including the procurement of scientific consumables through the TCL Science Stores located at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.

Additionally, the TCL Science Stores provide delivery point services for the broader University community on these campuses. The TCL department manages access to Science allocated spaces, provides technical management for the group's building assets, and logistics support for the Science Group

As a Services and Stores Accounts Officer you will:

• Perform accurate data entry and provide administrative and financial support for Science Stores operations.
• Manage GSC key and swipe card allocation, including database maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment movement and support asset management in collaboration with Group Technical Managers.
• Conduct routine inspections of TCL-managed spaces and equipment.
• Liaise with academic staff, Corporate Services, and external suppliers; assist with general store operations as needed.

This role involves a high level of manual handling, requiring the ability to safely lift, move, and manage various materials and equipment on a regular basis.

About you

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have a minimum of two years’ experience in the field.

You will also have:

• A forklift licence. If you do not hold a current forklift licence the University will assist you in gaining this.
• A current class C drivers’ licence (manual preferred).
• A demonstrated ability to manage stock levels, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate records using inventory and financial systems (e.g. LILAC, general ledger registers), as well as proficiency in MS Office and security/access software such as Gallagher.
• A proven ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders, provide excellent customer service, and contribute effectively to a team-focused environment across a multi-campus operation.
• A strong capacity to manage competing priorities, coordinate maintenance and staff relocations, and support operational logistics while ensuring timely and accurate completion of routine and ad hoc tasks.
• Demonstrated ability as a quick and proactive learner who can grasp operational processes and adapt to the evolving needs of a research-intensive environment, including the unique requirements of scientific workspaces.
• Effective verbal and written communication with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, solve problems independently or collaboratively, and maintain functional and orderly facilities and stores.

What we can offer

This is a fixed term (5 months), full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.



Griffith University’s sites 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 4 range $73,623 - $77,680 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $86,139 - $90,886 per annum.

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:

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities
• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

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. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Venoma Yoshida, Manager, Science Stores at [email protected].

For application and recruitment advice, please contact Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7855Z.

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

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.