Full‑time, fixed‑term position until 3 August 2027 at our Hawthorn campus. HEW7 Level + 17% super and staff benefits.

About The Role

The Alumni Engagement Specialist plays a key role in strengthening Swinburne’s alumni community and supporting the university’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Alumni Engagement, this position will lead the delivery of the Alumni Leaders Program and develop a comprehensive stewardship plan to increase engagement with alumni both in Australia and internationally.

Working collaboratively across the university, the successful candidate will develop and implement initiatives that encourage alumni participation in key programs, including honorary recognitions, the Alumni Impact Awards, and opportunities to showcase alumni achievements on a global stage. The role partners closely with Schools, Employability, Future Students, Marketing, and Global Engagement to maximise the value and impact of alumni engagement.

The role is also responsible for strengthening alumni feedback processes, providing strategic insights, and measuring the success of engagement initiatives through data, reporting, and benchmarking. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engagement professional who is passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating lasting connections that support Swinburne's mission.

About You

- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, ideally within the tertiary education sector, with a strong understanding of alumni engagement, stakeholder management, and best‑practice engagement strategies.
- Proven organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver multiple initiatives to deadline with minimal supervision.




- Extensive experience building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and successfully developing and delivering strategic engagement programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer service focus and the ability to build meaningful, lasting relationships.
- A collaborative and innovative approach, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing priorities.
- A proactive, team‑oriented mindset, with a commitment to supporting the broader objectives of the Advancement team, including fundraising initiatives.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and experience using CRM systems.

Qualifications

A degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience; 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 versatile 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.

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.

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.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Applications Close: Sunday 2 August.

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📌 Alumni Engagement Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne