Strategic role within the School of Sciences, Media, Film and Education

Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus

HEW Level 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefits About The Role Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a highly capable and strategic professional to join the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education as a Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives and act as a trusted and strategic partner to the School Leadership Team - providing high level advice, analysis, and operational support to enable effective leadership and decision making. As the Senior Advisor, you will operate with a high degree of professional independence and judgement, leading complex initiatives, undertaking strategic analysis and research, and providing advice that will inform executive decision-making. The position requires a strong understanding of the tertiary education sector and the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and influence outcomes across a complex stakeholder environment.

You will work closely with senior leaders, academics, professional staff and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes that contribute to the ongoing success of the School and Swinburne.

About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Extensive experience in a high-level administrative role, which required high level creative, planning and management functions.

Demonstrated high level planning, conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated capacity for flexibility, agility and innovation, while maintaining commitment to achieving outcomes in a project management framework.

Excellent written communication skills including the ability to research, prepare reports, policy documents and presentations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management including senior executives and external organisations, and excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated capacity to prepare high quality presentations, reports and documentation.

Highly proficient computer skills, in particular MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, university student management systems and database applications.





Qualifications Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Swinburne University Of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad

Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You! Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.

Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our advantages page!

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.



If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] Applications Close: Tuesday, 11 August at 11:30pm. Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Our Moondani Toombadool

Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550 .

Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected] . Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action , Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

📌 Senior Advisor, Strategic Initiatives (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne