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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 procurement and financial operations, risk management and annual unit action plan. In addition, the position will work closely with Manager, FBA on procurement and 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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| Assistant Manager [fixed-term contract / tenured] 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 procurement and financial operations, risk management and annual unit action plan. In addition, the position will work closely with Manager, FBA on procurement and 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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| Associate Accountant 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 procurement, financial accounting functions (including group accounts) and support the digitalisation transformation for FBA. In addition, the position will also support the business performance reporting which includes but is not limited to developing and implementing:
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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| Associate Business Analyst [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 reports to the Manager, Finance and Business Analysis (FBA), and supports the FBA team in delivering business performance insights through data collection, report preparation, and the use of business intelligence tools. The role will assist in developing visual dashboards, support budgeting and costing processes, and contribute to procurement, financial reporting, and risk monitoring activities. This position is well-suited to an analytical thinker who is eager to learn, can manage multiple tasks with supervision, and thrives in a fast-paced office environment. 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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| Finance Executives [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 procurement, financial accounting functions (including group accounts) and support the digitalisation transformation for FBA. In addition, the position will also support the business performance reporting which includes but is not limited to developing and implementing:
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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| Finance Officer [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. The position will report to the Finance Executive, Assistant Manager, and Director, Finance and Business Analysis (FBA) to undertake initiatives or projects independently besides having decent verbal and written communication skills. The position will be one of the subject-matter experts to drive the digitalisation of procurement and finance operations. In addition, the position will also be accountable for the procurement and financial accounting operations and assisting in the e-invoice, direct and indirect taxes planning, assessment and compliances. 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 datelines 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 and report presentation skills, time management as well as good communication skills. The position is also 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. |
5 April 2026 |
HUMAN RESOURCES
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| 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. |
5 April 2026 |
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| 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. |
5 April 2026 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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| AI Automation Engineer [fixed-term contract] The position is a technical support position at the University. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Information Technology (IT) Unit. These include:
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5 April 2026 |
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| Project Manager [fixed-term contract] The appointee will be responsible for carrying out duties involving Project Management functions of Information Technology designated by the Director, Information Technology – mainly to oversee Swinburne System Information System (SSIS) and IT-specific project management and develop and implement IT governance frameworks. Project Governance & Frameworks
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5 April 2026 |
SCHOOL OF RESEARCH
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| Research Quality and Accreditation Executive [fixed-term contract] The Research Quality and Accreditation Executive supports the School of Research in ensuring institutional research quality, compliance, and accreditation readiness. The role is responsible for coordinating research quality assurance processes, supporting internal and external audits, managing accreditation and reporting requirements (e.g. MyRA, SETARA, MQA), strengthening governance systems that underpin research excellence and supporting continuous improvement in research governance, quality assurance, and accreditation readiness. The position works closely with academic units, research centres, senior leadership, and external agencies to ensure research policies, data integrity, and reporting frameworks align with institutional, national, and international standards. In undertaking these responsibilities, the appointee 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. |
5 April 2026 |
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| Assistant Manager, Student Life The primary focus of this position is for the management, planning and supervision of a broad range of administrative tasks, record management including the provision of information and assistance to the University’s students, staff and external agencies in relation to the following areas:
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5 April 2026 |
How to apply
The “Application Process” section in our website indicates the steps you need to follow. Please download the respective Position Description document from our website for your reference. For Manager and Assistant Manager positions, your application must include a separate document addressing each applicable element of the Key Selection Criteria as specified in the Position Description.
All applications must be submitted to https://hrrs.swinburne.edu.my/form latest by Sunday, 5 April 2026 unless indicated differently as above and on our Careers webpage.
All applications will be acknowledged and treated with the strictest confidence.
Please take a moment to tell us how you came across the job vacancy by filling out a quick survey through this link.
Thank you for your time and response.
All applications must be submitted to https://hrrs.swinburne.edu.my/form latest by Sunday, 5 April 2026 unless indicated differently as above and on our Careers webpage.
All applications will be acknowledged and treated with the strictest confidence.
Please take a moment to tell us how you came across the job vacancy by filling out a quick survey through this link.
Thank you for your time and response.