Job Description

About the Role n

Help shape the enterprise capabilities that will bring Swinburne’s Ad Astra 2030 strategy to life.

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Working within People & Culture, the Enterprise Capability Development Lead will translate strategic direction into practical, organisation-wide programs that strengthen capability, culture and leadership. Partnering with the Associate Director, Culture, Capability & Leadership, you will lead designated initiatives from discovery and co-design through to piloting, implementation, evaluation and transition into business as usual.

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This is a hands-on strategic delivery role for an experienced capability or organisational development professional who can turn complex ideas into clear frameworks, pathways, programs and tools. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, subject-matter experts and external partners, while building strong relationships across People & Culture and the broader university to develop solutions that are evidence-based, inclusive and fit for Swinburne.

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You will bring proven experience designing and implementing enterprise capability frameworks, learning architectures or comparable workforce-development systems, together with strong program leadership, analytical judgement and stakeholder influencing skills. Experience within higher education or another complex, knowledge-intensive organisation, as well as exposure to digital fluency, artificial intelligence, innovation or industry-engagement capability programs, will be highly regarded.

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Ready to turn strategy into practical programs that build capability across an entire organisation? We would love to hear from you.

About You n

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

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- Proven expertise conceptualising and implementing enterprise capability frameworks, learning architectures or comparable workforce-development systems.
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- Demonstrated responsibility for significant program outcomes, resources, vendors and complex cross-functional delivery.
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- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of adult learning, capability development, workforce transformation and evaluation.
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- Demonstrated ability to develop corporate policy,



standards and strategies and integrate them across multiple people processes and technologies.
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- Solid analytical judgment and ability to solve complex problems across organisational, professional and technical boundaries.
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- High-level consultation, facilitation and influencing capability with Executive, academic and qualified stakeholders.
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Qualifications nn
- Relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in learning organisational development, psychology, education, human resources, business or a related field.
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- Professional accreditation or advanced training in learning design, capability architecture, evaluation, project or change management. (Preferable)
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About Swinburne University of Technology n

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.

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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 n

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- Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
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- Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
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- Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.
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Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page.

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

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Applications Close: 5pm, Monday 12th October 2026

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Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion n

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation.

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As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

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Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing excellent talent.

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We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

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

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Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

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We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

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For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact ***************@swin.edu.au or call .

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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. n

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment.

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We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

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

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📌 Enterprise Capability Development Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University
📍 Melbourne