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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
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| Executive, Academic Data Management & Analytics [fixed-term contract] The position is an Executive position at the Sarawak Campus. This position will report to the Manager, Academic Administration Office. This position will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, Head of Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU), and other staff within the University. The responsibilities of this position include to: • Conduct data management / validation on unit viability of programs offered; • Digitalisation of data populated from academic units on Big Data Analysia using Power BI & Power Query on Big Data Analysis; • Design and populate students results to match the Program Objective and Unit Learning Outcome; • Develop timely dashboards and reports for leadership, accreditation bodies, and operational planning; and • Provide analytics on completion on time / graduate on time, workload distribution, and progression patterns. It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly. |
25 January 2026 |
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONS
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| Manager, Communications [fixed-term contract] The Manager, Communications develops and implements integrated, strategic communication plans to protect and enhance Swinburne Sarawak’s reputation as one of Malaysia’s leading universities. Reporting to the Director, Communications and Relations, this is a pivotal strategic position responsible for the development of innovative, engaging, and purposeful communications strategies for staff, students and external audiences. Working collaboratively as a communication professional with specific portfolios, the Manager maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working across functions to achieve the university’s objectives. |
25 January 2026 |
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTING AND SCIENCE
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| Laboratory Officer, Chemical Engineering [fixed-term contract] This position is responsible for providing laboratory support for teaching and research activities in the laboratories of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science, in the field of Chemical Engineering; as well as to carry out the administrative and operational requirements of running the laboratories. |
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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. |
25 January 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. |
25 January 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 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. |
25 January 2026 |
FUTURE STUDENTS
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| Assistant Manager, Sarawak Region [fixed-term contract] The position supports the Future Students 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 Sarawak. This involves contributing to:
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| Executive, Student Recruitment [based in West Malaysia] [fixed-term contract] The position supports the Future Students (FS) 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:
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HUMAN RESOURCES
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| Human Resources Executive – Development [fixed-term contract] This is a Non-Academic position at the Sarawak Campus. The duties and responsibilities of this position cover the following functions within the Human Resources (HR) unit’s Development section:
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| Human Resources Executive – HR Services [fixed-term contract] This is a Non-Academic position at the Sarawak Campus. The duties and responsibilities of this position cover the following functions within the Human Resources (HR) unit’s Services section:
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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| Assistant Manager (Cybersecurity & Risk Management) [fixed-term contract] The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The appointee will be responsible for carrying out duties involving various functions of Cybersecurity designated by the Director, IT. Specifically, this role focuses on the operational implementation of security controls, monitoring of threats, executing risk assessments, and coordinating incident response activities. The appointee supports the Director, IT in maintaining the University’s security posture and ensuring infrastructure complies with established policies. |
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| Application Analyst [fixed-term contract] The position is an application support officer position at the Sarawak Campus. The appointee will be responsible for carrying duties involving various functions of Information Technology designated by the Assistant Manager, Application Development – mainly to application analysis, design, implementation and deployment of IT business systems for the University, which include requirement study, processes improvement, low-code development, User Acceptance Testing, data integrations and any other relevant tasks as assigned. |
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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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| Data Analyst [fixed-term contract] This position is an executive position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Assistant Manager, Application Development – primarily focusing on analysing and validating data, creating reports and dashboards, performing trend analysis, supporting data integration, and using automation and visualization tools to deliver actionable insights for strategic decision-making, along with any other relevant tasks as assigned. |
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| Software Developer [fixed-term contract] This position is an executive position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible for areas as designated by the Assistant Manager, Application Development – mainly to application design, implementation and deployment of IT business systems for the University, which include UX design, coding, scripting, low-code development, User Acceptance Testing, data integrations and any other relevant tasks as assigned. |
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LEGAL, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
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| Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance [fixed-term contract] The Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) is a senior administrative role that provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak operates with integrity, accountability, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and governance standards. Reporting to the Director Administration, this position leads the Legal, Risk & Compliance Unit and serves as the University’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), ensuring all personal data is managed responsibly and securely in accordance with statutory requirements and Swinburne’s privacy frameworks. The position is responsible for:
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| Assistant Manager, Legal, Risk & Compliance [fixed-term contract] 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. |
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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| Student Engagement Officer (Female) – Accommodation and Warden [fixed-term contract] The primary focus of this position is to proactively assist the Manager, Student Life & Support Services and Assistant Manager, Student Life to enrich student life university journey though the delivery of a world class student experience and to be a future ready leader. This position is responsible for providing and ensuring that the functions which includes duties listed below are carried out in a highly coordinated, professional and effective manner to Swinburne Sarawak students, staff and external stakeholders:
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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, 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, 25 January 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, 25 January 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.