Professional (Administrative) positions

For more information on Swinburne University’s Units (Departments), click here. BUILDING FACILITIES Job name Closing Date Action Health and Safety Executive The position is an administrative position at the Branch Campus University in Sarawak. The position reports to the Manager, …

Professional (Administrative) positions

For more information on Swinburne University’s Units (Departments), click here.


BUILDING FACILITIES
Job name Closing Date Action
Health and Safety Executive

The position is an administrative position at the Branch Campus University in Sarawak. The position reports to the Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities and the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee. Currently these include:
  • Generate and promote a positive health and safety culture. This represents a key role in helping to control occupational risk;
  • Ensure all safety legislation legislations are adhered to, and policies and practices are adopted; and
  • Assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the protective and preventative measures that the University is required or chooses to follow, and work to minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.

      22 June 2025

      Project Engineer

      The position will be responsible for the following:

      • Carry out various projects in compliance with legal and accreditation requirements;
      • Plan, execute, monitor and complete projects, within allocated budget and according to specifications and safety requirements;
      • Manage renovation projects, refurbishments works;
      • Prepare relevant proposals and reports; and
      • Manage sub-tenants.

          22 June 2025

          BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND LIAISON
          Job name Closing Date Action
          Executive, Engagement and 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 support the enhancement of external engagement with alumni and business and industry stakeholders.

          The position is responsible for:
          • Providing internal communication support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (Sarawak) – PVC&CEO (Sarawak);
          • Providing effective corporate communication support as needed while working closely with senior leaders of the University; and
          • Assisting in engagement activities with the alumni, business and industry stakeholders.
          The position will play a key role in the ongoing development and enhancement of Swinburne’s corporate and internal communication functions through contributing a thorough understanding of communication best practices and principles.

              22 June 2025

              FUTURE STUDENTS
              Job name Closing Date Action
              Executive, Student Recruitment

              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 to attract prospects from the region to study in Swinburne Sarawak;
              • 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.

                  22 June 2025

                  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.

                      22 June 2025

                      POLICY, PLANNING AND QUALITY
                      Job name Closing Date Action
                      Executive

                      The position will assist the Manager, PPQ with duties associated with the implementation of regulations, policies, and processes related to:
                      • Accreditation of courses delivered by Swinburne Sarawak;
                      • Quality Management; and
                      • Administrative matters.
                      Working under direction from the Manager, PPQ, the Executive, PPQ will be required to:
                      • Coordinate the administrative processes on quality management across Swinburne Sarawak in internal and external ratings as well as accreditation and reaccreditation, including coordinating the University’s submissions to MoHE and MQA;
                      • Maintain repositories documenting accreditation-related information;
                      • Provide support in reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of accreditation and administrative processes across Swinburne Sarawak; and
                      • Contribute to continuous improvement in the implementation of the Approach-Deployment-Result-Implementation (ADRI) quality management system (QMS) at Swinburne Sarawak.

                        From time to time, the position will also carry out special projects, especially those concerning the implementation of policies and quality management initiatives, as requested by the Manager, PPQ, or Director Administration, or the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer – PVC&CEO (Sarawak).

                        In undertaking these responsibilities, the position will:
                        • Be required to acquire an in-depth understanding of the:
                          • Higher Education and TAFE sectors;
                          • Overall University governance and administrative processes;
                          • Relevant acts and statutes, including the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555) and its regulations;
                        • Be expected to exhibit a highly professional approach in working closely and collaboratively with management and staff members at both the Sarawak and Melbourne campuses;
                        • Work with a broad range of staff to ensure that a range of deliverables are met;
                        • Work with considerable autonomy, acting with minimal supervision; and
                        Make decisions independently, demonstrate initiative and be responsible for achieving defined strategic goals.

                            22 June 2025


                            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.
                             
                            All applications must be submitted to https://hrrs.swinburne.edu.my/form  latest by Sunday, 22 June 2025  unless indicated differently as above and on our Careers webpage.
                             
                            All applications will be acknowledged and treated with the strictest confidence. 
                             
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