Director, Griffith Asia Institute

Uniglobaltechnologies; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University is seeking a Director for the Griffith Asia Institute in a full-time fixed-term appointment for five years. The director will provide strategic leadership and governance, guiding interdisciplinary research and strengthening regional engagement across Asia and the Pacific.

The role is based primarily at the Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan) and requires building partnerships with governments, industry, universities, donors, and communities to elevate the institute’s

Qualifications

• Ability to lead an internationally recognised research institute.
• Capacity to provide strategic direction and leadership.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary research activities.
• Ability to build and maintain regional partnerships across Asia and the Pacific.
• Experience engaging with universities, governments, industry, donors, and communities.
• Ability to oversee governance and resources within an institute environment.
• Availability for a full-time fixed-term appointment.
• Ability to work based primarily at Gold Coast or Brisbane South (Nathan).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Griffith Asia Institute as an internationally recognised research centre.
• Set the strategic direction of the institute.
• Lead interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen regional partnerships across Asia and the Pacific.
• Expand policy engagement and public engagement activities.
• Oversee governance and resource management for the institute.
• Strengthen relationships with universities, governments, industry, donors, and communities.
• Support the institute’s engagement within Griffith Business School.
• Contribute to the institute’s regional and international profile.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic direction

Interdisciplinary research

Regional partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & resources

Full-time availability

Gold Coast base

Job description

Australia — International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW Griffith University is seeking a Director for the Griffith Asia Institute in a full-time fixed-term appointment for five years. The institute is an internationally recognised research centre within Griffith Business School with a focus on asia and the pacific. This leadership role is based primarily at Gold Coast or brisbane South (Nathan) and involves strategic leadership, partnership development, governance oversight, and strengthening regional engagement. The Director will guide the institute’s strategic direction while supporting interdisciplinary research and engagement across government, industry, universities, donors, and communities. The position requires leadership across academic, policy, and public-facing activities connected to asia and the pacific region.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Griffith Asia Institute as an internationally recognised research centre
• Set the strategic direction of the institute
• Lead interdisciplinary research initiatives
• Develop and strengthen regional partnerships across asia and the pacific
• Expand policy engagement and public engagement activities
• Oversee governance and resource management for the institute
• Strengthen relationships with universities, governments, industry, donors, and communities
• Support the institute’s engagement within Griffith Business School
• Contribute to the institute’s regional and international profile

Requirements

• Ability to lead an internationally recognised research institute
• Capacity to provide strategic direction and leadership
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary research activities
• Ability to build and maintain regional partnerships across asia and the pacific
• Experience engaging with universities, governments, industry, donors, and communities
• Ability to oversee governance and resources within an institute environment
• Availability for a full-time fixed-term appointment
• Ability to work based primarily at Gold Coast or brisbane South (Nathan) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the continued growth and influence of a major research institute focused on asia and the pacific. Effective leadership in this appointment can strengthen collaboration between academic, government, and community sectors while expanding the institute’s regional engagement and research impact.

Bonus: Application advice

• Review the institute’s current research priorities and regional engagement activities before applying
• Highlight leadership experience connected to research, governance, and partnership development
• Demonstrate experience working across interdisciplinary or international environments
• Provide examples of collaboration with universities, governments, industry, or community organisations
• Tailor application materials to show alignment with Griffith University and the Griffith Asia Institute mission
• Prepare clear examples of strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement achievements