- Join the Workforce team on a fixed term maternity cover vacancy.
- This is a part time, fixed term role (0.8) based at our Hawthorn campus.
- Hew 6+ 17% super and staff benefits.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workforce Coordinator to play a key role in supporting workforce and sessional staffing operations across the University's academic schools, driving efficient processes and exceptional stakeholder support.

We’re seeking a proactive and solutions-focused professional to take the lead in coordinating academic workforce and sessional operations across our schools. who will play a key role in workforce planning, process improvement, and provide trusted advice to a diverse range of stakeholders. Working closely with People & Culture and other central university teams, you will support the delivery of effective and compliant workforce operations.

You will play a pivotal role coordinating recruitment administration, managing workforce and HR processes, and undertaking compliance checks that support accurate scheduling and workforce governance. If you love creating order from complexity and take pride in getting the details right, this is the role for you.

About You

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills — you know how to get things done through collaboration and respect.
- Strong organisation and time management, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- A good understanding of HR processes and workforce practices, paired with sound judgement and problem‑solving ability.
- Advanced computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office and HCM database systems.
- A proactive mindset, always looking for ways to make systems and processes better.

For more information please refer to the Job Description.

Qualifications





- Completion of a bachelor degree with relevant 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 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 benefits page!

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

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 outstanding 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 ***************@swin.edu.au 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 ***************@swin.edu.au.

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

Applications Close: 11:00pm Sunday 16 August

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📌 Workforce Coordinator (Williamstown)
🏢 Swinburne University
📍 Williamstown