- Join the Talent Acquisition team at Swinburne University
- Full time, fixed term (ending April 2027) position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 7 salary $96,000 and $115,000 + 17% Superannuation
Ready to take the next step in your Talent Acquisition career?
Join a diverse Talent Acquisition team where you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, build your confidence and grow your career.
You’ll work across professional and academic portfolios, partnering with hiring managers in a complex, compliance-focused academic environment. From taking job briefs, creating engaging job ads and finding great talent through to coordinating interviews, background checks and contracts, you’ll gain valuable experience across every stage of recruitment.
About the Role
You’ll:
- Partner with hiring managers to deliver effective recruitment outcomes.
- Attract and assess talent through advertising, sourcing, shortlisting and phone screens.
- Coordinate interviews, ServiceNow enquiries, background checks, contract details.
- Build your TA capability across professional and academic recruitment in a complex, compliance-focused environment.
- Contribute and be part of the team transitioning to Workday.
About You
You’ll:
- Be curious, proactive and motivated to take the next step in your TA career.
- Thrive on complexity and be excited to grow your Talent Acquisition career.
- Build strong relationships with hiring managers and diverse stakeholders.
- Be organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities and administration.
- An excellent opportunity to build on your recruitment experience, gain exposure to complex hiring environments and develop your career as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
Experience in Higher Education, academic recruitment or another complex, regulated environment would be highly regarded. Join a team that embraces change, supports each other's growth and isn't afraid to try new things, learn quickly and continuously improve.
Qualifications
A degree with subsequent relevant experience 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.
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 your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 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.
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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
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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