Professional (Administrative) positions | Swinburne University, Sarawak, Malaysia

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING AND SCIENCE

Job name	Closing Date	Action
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.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply
Laboratory Technician (Mechanical Engineering) This position is responsible for providing laboratory support for teaching and research activities in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science (FECS) laboratories, in the field of Mechanical Engineering.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply

FINANCE AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS

Job name	Closing Date	Action
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.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply
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.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply

FUTURE STUDENTS

Job name	Closing Date	Action
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 assist in managing the team in three (3) key areas namely Admissions, Visa and Insurance as part of the process in achieving the acquisition target for the pre-university and degree qualifications portfolio. The position will assist the Director, Future Students to develop, implement strategies and tactics to ensure that the processes related to prospective student journey is seamless and upholding the quality of the brand of Swinburne. This is a role that works across the whole University and the student journey from prospective students all the way to graduating with Swinburne Sarawak to provide a consistent, cohesive and strategic approach to services related to Admissions, Visa and Insurance for both domestic and international students. The responsibilities include working with the Director, Future Students to devise processes to ensure all the aspects of the sub-unit are delivered in an efficient and effective manner with direct accountability for a sizeable budget, analysing and measuring the effectiveness of all processes. As Swinburne Sarawak is expanding rapidly, the scope of responsibilities of the position is expected to grow accordingly.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply
Student Recruitment Specialist – based in Sabah [fixed-term contract] 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: Execute marketing and student recruitment plans to increase enrolment into the University; Develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders including agents and school officials in regions to attract students; Provide advice to students on courses and other matters related to studying at Swinburne Sarawak; Process student applications efficiently and effectively; and Execute marketing activities in collaboration with academics. The position works closely with Academic and Professional staff at Swinburne Sarawak and liaises with staff at other Swinburne campuses to ensure consistency in corporate style and efficient use of resources.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply

HUMAN RESOURCES

Job name	Closing Date	Action
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.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply
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.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply

LEGAL, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

Job name	Closing Date	Action
Assistant Manager, Legal, Risk and Compliance This position is an administrative role at Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus. The position reports to the Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance and supports the University’s governance, legal compliance, and risk management functions. The position is responsible for assisting the planning, implementation, monitoring and continual enhancement of legal, compliance, and enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, ensuring alignment with Malaysian statutory requirements, internal governance standards, and Swinburne University of Technology’s enterprise-wide frameworks. The key focus areas include: Reassess the current scope of enterprise risk management (ERM) and business continuity planning (BCP) to ensure relevance and effectiveness. Maintain risk registers, support enterprise risk processes. Develop and test business continuity plans. Align local risk management and business continuity frameworks with Swinburne Melbourne’s enterprise-wide frameworks for consistency, reporting, and resilience planning. This position also supports policy governance, statutory compliance, documentation management, and contributes to broader governance assurance processes, including risk reporting and compliance monitoring. This position will work closely with other staff members on campus and Swinburne Melbourne counterparts to ensure consistent standards, effective risk mitigation, and compliance across the institution.	7 December 2025	More details How to apply

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 Accountant 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, 7 December 2025  unless indicated differently as above and on our Careers webpage.

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