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ACADEMIC OFFICE
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Digital Learning Designer [fixed-term contract] This position will be responsible for the effective design and development of engaging, accessible, and innovative learning experiences and assets that meet the diverse needs of learners, in compliance with various policies and procedures relevant to the academic practices of the University. The position will work closely with Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Head of Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU), Manager of the Academic Administrative Office, Deans, Associate Deans, Heads of Schools, Heads of Departments andother staff on campus. |
20 April 2025 |
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Assistant Manager – Facilities Services and OSH [fixed-term contract] The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The position reports to the Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities. This position will be responsible for the following:
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30 March 2025 |
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND LIAISON
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Executive – Communication [fixed-term contract] This position plays a significant role in contributing to the achievement of the University’s goals by ensuring that corporate communication strategies are aligned with the overall Swinburne strategy. The position will also manage the delivery of University events with broad-reaching external impact.The position is responsible to:
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30 March 2025 |
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING AND SCIENCE
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Laboratory Technician – Chemical Engineering This position is responsible for providing laboratory support for teaching and research activities in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science (FECS) laboratories, in the field of Chemical Engineering and/or Chemistry. |
30 March 2025 |
FINANCE AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS
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Accountant – Business Intelligence Analyst The position supports the business performance and its related activities of the Sarawak Campus. It is anticipated that Sarawak Campus will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly.The position will provide business performance support which will include developing and implementing business intelligence (BI) and tech savvy tools for data visualisation, business analysis for strategic planning and decision-making, budget and budgetary control, costing and management reports for Management Units, management of financial operations, risk management and annual unit action plan. In addition, the position will work closely with Manager, FBA on finance digitalisation transformation. The position will undertake a variety of duties in a busy office environment, working independently whilst exercising judgement to prioritise tasks in order to meet the deadlines set. The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard. The position requires a high level of financial, report presentation, clerical and secretarial skills including Microsoft Excel and Words, time management and good communication skills. The position is also expected to work effectively in a team environment and to interact effectively with the University staff and relevant Heads of Management Units, and to the public in providing quality customer service at all times. |
30 March 2025 | |
Assistant Manager [fixed-term contract] The position supports the business performance and its related activities of the Sarawak Campus. It is anticipated that Sarawak Campus will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly.The position will provide business performance support which will include developing and implementing business intelligence (BI) and tech savvy tools for data visualisation, business analysis for strategic planning and decision-making, budget and budgetary control, costing and management reports for Management Units, management of financial operations, risk management and annual unit action plan. In addition, the position will work closely with Manager, FBA on finance digitalisation transformation. The position will undertake a variety of duties in a busy office environment, working independently whilst exercising judgement to prioritise tasks in order to meet the deadlines set. The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard. The position requires a high level of financial, report presentation, clerical and secretarial skills including Microsoft Excel and Words, time management and good communication skills. The position is also expected to work effectively in a team environment and to interact effectively with the University staff and relevant Heads of Management Units, and to the public in providing quality customer service at all times. |
30 March 2025 |
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Finance Executives – Treasury Services [tenured / fixed-term contract] The position is an executive position and supports the financial and business performance functions of the University. It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly.The position will ensure proper management of financial accounting functions (including group accounting) and support the digitalisation transformation for FBA. In addition, the position will also support the business performance which includes but is not limited to developing:
The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard. The position requires a high level of financial, report presentation and analytical skills, time management as well as good communication skills. The position is also be expected to work efficiently in a team environment and interact professionally and effectively with the University staff and relevant Heads of Management Units, and to the public in providing quality customer service at all times. |
30 March 2025 |
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Finance Officers – Financial Services [tenured / fixed-term contract] The position is an executive position and supports the financial accounting operations and tax functions of the University. It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly. |
30 March 2025 |
FUTURE STUDENTS
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Manager – Prospect Experience The Manager, Prospect Experience, will head the three main portfolio areas of this unit: Branding and Creative, Marketing Communications and Digital Marketing. The Manager is responsible for achieving the set targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the unit. The position will work closely with the student recruitment team to assist in the acquisition target for the suites of qualifications delivered by Swinburne Sarawak.The position is responsible for the leadership, management and development of this unit to develop and implement strategies and tactics which build awareness and preference for Swinburne in domestic and international markets for the purpose of student recruitment. This is a role that works across the whole University to provide a consistent, cohesive and strategic approach to branding and marketing communications. Areas of responsibilities are inclusive of Branding, Marketing, Media, Publications and Content Development, Events and Communications across domestic and international markets. The responsibilities include devising and implementing a marketing plan with direct accountability for a sizeable budget, analysing and measuring the effectiveness of lead generation campaigns. The Manager, Prospect Experience, will lead and manage Swinburne Sarawak’s media, creative, content and digital agencies and the annual budget for the unit to deliver integrated campaigns which are cohesive, impactful and with a focus on student recruitment and brand health. The position works closely with academic and administrative staff at Swinburne Sarawak, as well as liaises with colleagues at Swinburne Australia to ensure consistency in branding, marketing and the efficient use of global resources. As Swinburne Sarawak is expanding rapidly, the scope of responsibilities of the position is expected to grow accordingly. |
30 March 2025 | |
Assistant Manager – Admissions and Visa [fixed-term contract] The Assistant Manager, Admissions and Visa is responsible for achieving the set targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the Unit. The position will work closely with the Director, Future Students to |
30 March 2025 |
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Officers – Admissions [tenured / fixed-term contract] This position is attached to the Future Students unit at the Sarawak Campus. The responsibilities of this position include to:
It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly. |
30 March 2025 |
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Officer – Insurance [fixed-term contract] The primary focus of this position is to proactively assist and support the Assistant Manager, Admissions and Visa to provide information, administrative support to prospective and current students into providing information and assistance to Swinburne Sarawak students, staff and external stakeholders, in relation to student insurance and related functions.This position is responsible for providing and ensuring that the functions which include duties listed below are carried out in a highly coordinated, professional and effective manner: –
The position will work closely with the staff at Swinburne Sarawak and will liaise with staff at other Swinburne campuses to ensure consistency in corporate style and efficient use of resources. |
30 March 2025 |
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Student Recruitment Specialist [fixed-term contract] – based in Sabah The position supports the Future Student Unit needs of the University. It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly.The position is responsible for marketing the University and its products and services in Malaysia and/or international markets. This involves contributing to:
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30 March 2025 |
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Assistant Manager – Development [fixed-term contract] The position is responsible for assisting the Director, Human Resources (HR) in planning and managing the daily operations of a range of portfolios within the Development function. The position will assist the Director, HR in planning, implementing and monitoring HR activities covering various HR portfolios – which include talent management, career development, professional development and employee engagement. While supervising a team of staff, this position is expected to provide leadership to ensure smooth daily operations with expected deliverables completed within budget and set timelines.The position is also responsible for assisting the Director in strategic initiatives and provision of advice that support the University goals. The position will assist in the planning and implementation of related HR projects and new initiatives undertaken by the Unit as well as any other relevant activities as assigned by the Director, HR; or the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) – PVC & CEO (Sarawak) as and when required. |
30 March 2025 | |
Assistant Manager – Recruitment The position is responsible for assisting the Director, Human Resources (HR) in planning and managing the daily operations of a range of portfolios within the Recruitment function. The position will assist the Director, HR in planning, implementing and monitoring HR activities covering various HR portfolios – which include recruitment and selection, onboarding, and other matters related to expatriate management. While supervising a team of staff, this position is expected to provide leadership to ensure smooth daily operations with expected deliverables completed within budget and set timelines.The position is also responsible for assisting the Director, HR in strategic initiatives and provision of advice that support the University goals. The position will assist in the planning and implementation of related HR projects and new initiatives undertaken by the Unit as well as any other relevant activities as assigned by the Director, HR or the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) – PVC&CEO (Sarawak) as and when required. |
30 March 2025 |
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Executive – HR Services [fixed-term contract] This is an Administrative Position at the Sarawak Campus. The main duties and responsibilities of this position are in relation to the following scope of works within the Human Resources (HR) unit’s Services function, namely:
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30 March 2025 |
INFORMATION RESOURCES
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Assistant Manager [fixed-term contract] The position is an administrative position in Information Resources (the library) at the Sarawak Campus. This position supports the information resources functions of the University, business performance and itsrelated operations of the Sarawak Campus. The duties and scope of this role are expected to develop in tandem with the expected rapid expansion of the campus. This position will support the Manager, Information Resources and responsible for carrying out tasks related to various functions of IR Unit with the aim to support all the students, academic or professional staff and stakeholders in their learning, teaching and research. The position will also assist in the planning of strategic initiatives, related IR projects, implementing process improvement and any other relevant tasks as assigned. This role is anticipated to provide leadership while overseeing a team of staff to ensure seamless daily operations with expected deliverables completed within schedule and under budget, as well as to assure that customer service is provided at a high level. This role will be required to work culture or must function in a setting that priorities continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiency can be improved, and control measures can be implemented to achieve a higher standard. |
30 March 2025 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Application Support Executive – SharePoint / Canvas [fixed-term contract] This position is an executive position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Information Technology (IT) Unit. These include:
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IT Customer Support Executive This executive position at the Sarawak Campus is responsible for providing high-level IT support to staff and students, supervising IT technicians, and ensuring operational performance. The position will report to the Manager, Information Technology, and will work closely with other staff members on campus. Key responsibilities include:
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20 April 2025 |
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ITSM Governance Coordinator [fixed-term contract] This position is an executive position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Information Technology (IT) Unit. These include:
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30 March 2025 |
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ServiceDesk Coordinator [fixed-term contract] The position is a technical support position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will report to the IT Executive and Assistant Manager, IT Customer Support and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Information Technology (IT).Currently these areas include but not limited to:
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30 March 2025 |
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System Support Officer [fixed-term contract] This position is a technical support position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Information Technology (IT) Unit. These include:
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30 March 2025 |
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S OFFICE
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Transformation Strategy Manager [fixed-term contract] The position is an administrative position at Sarawak Campus. The position reports to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) and will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, managing strategic projects, and fostering collaboration across key areas within the University. This position supports the PVC & CEO (Sarawak) in aligning transformation strategies with the University’s vision and campus plan, and other long-term objectives. The role requires expertise in change management, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven insights, ensuring that transformation initiatives are effectively implemented and monitored. The position will develop tools, processes, and resources that empower teams to deliver high-impact outcomes while ensuring seamless integration across the University’s portfolios. |
20 April 2025 | |
Administrative Executive, Strategic Transformation [fixed-term contract] The Administrative Executive in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) – PVC&CEO (Sarawak) plays a significant role in providing effective support to the PVC&CEO (Sarawak) to achieve the goals of the Sarawak Campus.The position plays a pivotal role in supporting the Transformation Strategy Manager in planning, driving, and executing strategic transformation initiatives within the University. Reporting to the Transformation Strategy Manager, the position will work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful planning, coordination, and execution of institutional transformation efforts. The position supports the Office of the PVC&CEO (Sarawak), working closely to:
In addition, the position requires diplomacy, confidentiality, initiative, high-level conceptual, evaluative and analytical ability, as well as excellent administrative management and communication skills. The position also requires the capacity to work autonomously under pressure and with a high degree of versatility and to exhibit initiative. |
20 April 2025 |
SCHOOL OF RESEARCH
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Assistant Manager – Graduate Office [fixed-term contract] The position is an executive position at the Sarawak Campus. This position will lead the administrative executives and officers at the unit level and report to the Associate Director and Director of the School of Research.The Assistant Manager of the Graduate Office – Higher Degree Research (HDR) will provide strategic, operational leadership and management support to ensure the efficient operation of the HDR programs. The role involves overseeing all HDR-related processes, managing academic progression and admission, and providing operational support to HDR candidates and supervisors. The position will ensure the University policy compliance while enhancing student services and operational workflows within the Graduate Office. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, Centre Directors, Heads of Schools, and Discipline Leaders to ensure alignment with the University’s strategic initiatives in research and innovation, particularly in business development, IP management, and commercialisation. In undertaking these responsibilities, the position is expected to exhibit a highly professional approach in working closely and collaboratively with management and staff members at the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses and with parties (private and government) external to the University. |
30 March 2025 | |
Administrative Officer – Higher Degree Research [fixed-term contract] The responsibilities of this position include general administration of any Higher Degree Research (HDR) related tasks and matters in the University, although the main priority focuses on HDR candidatures after student enrolment and before the examination process. The administrative duties include monitoring milestone progress reviewers for HDR students at the Sarawak campus, liaising with the HDR candidature team in Swinburne Melbourne on HDR candidature monitoring, and administering processes for HDR candidature amendments. The position is expected to help the School of Research implement and improve new processes and guidelines related to HDR student progression to facilitate on-time graduation in the University.In undertaking these responsibilities, the position is expected to exhibit a highly professional approach in working closely and collaboratively with management and staff members at both the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses as well as with parties (private and government) external to the University. |
30 March 2025 |
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Administrative Officer – Intellectual Property and Commercialisation [fixed-term contract] The responsibilities of this position include general administration of any internal and external research grants in the University during pre- and post-award stages, although the main priority focuses on administering and managing intellectual properties (IPs) for the School of Research. The IPs include copyrights, utility innovation, patents, etc. The administrative duties include IP planning support, documentation management, schedule coordination, risk and issue tracking, stakeholder engagement, resource management, the communication and provision of IPs related information to researchers, and the handling of all related administration processes to support grants and IPs processes. This includes but is not limited to, processing of claims, management and entry of data, maintenance of filing systems as well as some analytical tasks. The position is expected to help the School of Research implement and improve new IP processes and guidelines related to research grants and research consultancy projects. |
30 March 2025 |
SWINBURNE INNOVATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
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Administrative Officer [fixed-term contract] The position plays a crucial role in coordinating and executing multiple projects within the Training and Consultancy division.The position will report directly to Head of Consultancy and Training, SWIM. The position will be the subject matter expert in providing management support to the training and consultancy services entire value chain, within the disciplines under its care. The position is required to undertake or drive new initiatives or projects independently besides having excellent verbal and written communication skills. This role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, managing project timelines and resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring deliverables are met efficiently and effectively. The position will be required to work within a culture of continuous improvement and will be supported and encouraged to identify areas where efficiencies can be improved and control measures can be implemented to a higher standard. |
31 March 2025 | |
Administrative Assistant [fixed-term contract] This position provides administrative support for training and consultancy services. The position will report directly to the Administrative Officer, Consultancy and Training, SWIM.The key role for this position is to provide administrative support to the training and consultancy services entire value chain, within the disciplines under its care. The position is also expected to work closely with external training and consultancy partners. This position requires a high level of clerical precision, good communication skills and a fair understanding of finance and marketing matters. |
31 March 2025 |
All applications must be submitted https://hrrs.swinburne.edu.my/form by 30 March 2025 (Sunday) unless indicated differently as above and on our Careers webpage.
For positions under Swinburne Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (SWIM), kindly submit your application to [email protected] latest by 31 March 2025 (Monday).
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