- Join the Student Administration team at Swinburne University
- Full time, fixed-term position (ending April 2027) at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 5 salary + 17% superannuation

- Join the Student Administration team at Swinburne University
- Full time, fixed-term position (ending April 2027) at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 5 salary + 17% superannuation

About The Role

Reporting to the StudentHQ Team Leader, the StudentHQ Officer (Retention) delivers high-quality customer service to students, staff and the general public through face-to-face, phone, email and live chat channels. As part of Swinburne's central student service team, the role provides accurate advice and resolves complex enquiries, acting as an escalation point and supporting StudentHQ Administrators as required.

The role coordinates outbound campaigns and targeted student engagement activities to support enrolment, onboarding, results and retention across the student lifecycle. It also assists the Team Leader with complex online enquiries and retention initiatives, working flexibly across StudentHQ functions and campuses to ensure a consistent, student-centred service

About You

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

- Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Demonstrated, relevant experience in the provision of high quality administrative and support services within a demanding, customer focused environment
- General knowledge and experience of tertiary sector operating procedures
- Ability to coach and mentor other team members

Qualifications





Completion of an associated diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience or a certificate level qualification with post-certificate relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

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!

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 [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.

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📌 StudentHQ Officer Retention (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne