Training Manager - ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water

• 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 Training Manager, ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water leads the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the Centre’s Training and Capacity Development Program. The role is responsible for translating Centre strategy, ARC funding commitments and stakeholder needs into impactful training, capacity-building and engagement initiatives that support industry professionals, researchers and higher degree research candidates.

Working with a broad range of university, industry and government partners, the Training Manager oversees program planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting. The position also drives collaboration, industry partnerships and professional development opportunities that strengthen Australia’s climate-resilient water capability.

Based within the International WaterCentre of the Australian Rivers Institute, the role works closely with Centre leadership across Griffith University, The University of Queensland and consortium partners to deliver the Centre’s strategic objectives.

About you

• Postgraduate qualification and significant relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional expertise.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design, delivery and evaluation of complex training, professional development or capacity-building programs.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver initiatives involving university, industry, government and professional stakeholders.
• Strong program and project management skills, including budget oversight, risk management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities and stakeholder requirements into practical plans and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working effectively with staff, contractors, academic contributors and partner organisations.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement and manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and innovation capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation and negotiation skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality proposals, funding submissions, business cases and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, funding agreements, contracts, policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Experience in the water sector, climate resilience, environmental management or a related field.
• Experience within a university, ARC Training Centre, CRC or similar research-industry collaboration environment.
• Experience delivering research translation, Communities of Practice, industry placement or leadership development initiatives.
• Experience working with international partners and culturally diverse stakeholder groups.
• Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and will be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a full time, fixed term opportunity until 31st December 2030 based at Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. 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

HEW 8 – Base salary - $117,579.27 - $132,273.33 + 17% superannuation. Full package - $137,567.74 - $154,759.79.

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. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community.

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 application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on [email protected]
• Closing date: Monday 2nd November at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.