Manager, Services and Development (Employability)

HEW Level 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefits.

The Manager, Services and Development leads the delivery of specialist services and key initiatives that support the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Employability division. Working with the Deputy Director and Managers, the role ensures alignment and delivery of shared priorities across teams, provides coordinated support to the Deputy Director in progressing cross-team initiatives, and plays a critical role in continuous improvement.

The position leads a team delivering services including communications, events, data analysis, project support and policy development to support high-quality and consistent outcomes across the team.

This is a full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Demonstrated leadership experience, combined with the proven ability to exercise considerable expertise and initiative, and assume responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies and/or major initiatives and projects.
- Demonstrated people management experience, including the ability to lead and manage staff in a supportive and collegial manner, and foster innovation and collaboration.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, with the proven ability and confidence to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior managers, academic and professional staff, students, industry, and external vendors.
- Excellent organisational, time and project management skills, including the ability to assume responsibility for a team’s portfolio of priorities and meet competing deadlines.
- Prior experience managing work integrated learning and/or career services is highly regarded.

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.

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

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 or call +61 550 . Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to

Applications Close: Sunday 20th September.





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 chance 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.

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.

Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high-quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

Swinburne is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Our education, high-quality research and industry partnerships create positive change for students, staff and the community.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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📌 Manager, Services and Development (Employability) (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne