Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Student Equity team
Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
HEW 8 salary + 17% super

About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Team Leader, Student Equity to lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of diversity and inclusion services for our students across TAFE and Higher Education.

Reporting to the Manager, Student AccessAbility and Equity, you will develop programs, policies, and strategic advice aimed at improving access, participation, and success for students from under-represented communities. You will promote inclusive practices across the university and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

This role requires strong leadership, a deep understanding of equity issues in education, and familiarity with State and Federal Government policies and funding initiatives. You will also represent Swinburne in relevant forums and contribute to sector-wide equity efforts.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting access and participation in higher education for under-represented groups and experience implementing diversity and inclusion programs
Experience in leading, managing and motivating a team to achieve student outcomes
Proven extensive expertise in the development, implementation and evaluation of institution-wide programs
Demonstrated creative planning, analytical and problem-solving skills

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

Qualifications
Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
extensive experience and management expertise; or
an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

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.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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

Applications Close: Sunday 25th May 2025, 11pm

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. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process.