• Join our Student Residences team at the University.
• Ongoing, full-time position based in Hawthorn.
• HEW6 salary and staff benefits.

About The Role
The Senior Coordinator, Residential Life leads the delivery of an inclusive and engaging residential experience across Swinburne Student Residences. Reporting to the Associate Director, Residential Experience, the role manages and develops the Residential Advisor (RA) team, including recruitment, onboarding, training, supervision and performance management. The position also coordinates key residential programs and events, including O-Week, student induction, RA training and the annual engagement calendar, ensuring activities are secure, inclusive and aligned with Swinburne’s objectives. The role requires strong leadership, organisation and communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic residential environment. To view the PD for the role please click on the link below. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
• Experience in student engagement, event coordination, or leadership development within a university, youth, or community environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver large-scale events or training program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and motivate student leaders.
• High-level organisational and administrative skills, including managing logistics, schedules, and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population and promote inclusion and belonging.
• Experience using administrative and event systems (e.g. Excel, Outlook, StarRez, or similar)
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support residential operations. 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 To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application,



please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] Applications Close: Sunday 15 November. 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 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. 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.

📌 Senior Coordinator, Residential Life (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne