Community Integration Advisor

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.

Changing Health Systems (CHESS) identifies challenges in the health system and co-designs consumer-driven, integrated and holistic solutions that aim to improve care experiences and inform best practice.

The Community Integration Advisor will work directly with First Nations communities to localise and implement the Tracking Cube at each site. Guided by community leadership, this role will facilitate co-design processes to ensure the Tracking Cube reflects the unique cultural, linguistic, and operational needs of each site.

This position requires strong relationship-building skills, cultural competence, and a commitment to Indigenous data sovereignty and governance, ensuring all adaptations are community-led and culturally responsive.

Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

• Facilitate community-led discussions to identify local priorities and needs for adapting the Tracking Cube.
• Collaborate with Elders, knowledge holders, and community leaders to co-design culturally tailored adaptations.
• Uphold and embed Indigenous data governance and sovereignty principles throughout the process.
• Provide progress reports and documentation of site-specific adaptations to the project team.
• Act as a role model for Griffith’s values of fairness, ethics, and professionalism.

This is a fixed term (ending 30 November 2027), part-time (0.2 FTE) position based at Griffith University Gold Coast campus however the role will require travel across communities.

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



Salary Range

The full-time base salary for a SRA grade 2 is in the range $113,228 - $117,473 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total package is in the range $132,476 - $137,443 per annum.

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities, with strong knowledge of cultural protocols and practices.
• Deep understanding of cultural values, traditions, and knowledge systems in health, social research, or community engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote, regional, and urban communities across Australia.

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.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.

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 qualifications above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
• Names and contact details of at least three professional referees (no contact will be made without your permission).

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

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Professor Dianne Shanley, School of Applied Psychology, at [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on 07 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF8509H.

Closing date: Sunday, 28 September 2025. All applications must be submitted online.