Professional (Administrative) positions

For more information on Swinburne University’s Units (Departments), click here. BUILDING FACILITIES Job name Closing Date Action Assistant Manager, Building and Asset Maintenance The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The appointee is reporting to the Manager, …

Professional (Administrative) positions

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

BUILDING FACILITIES
Job name Closing Date Action
Assistant Manager, Building and Asset Maintenance

The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The appointee is reporting to the Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities.

The appointee will be responsible for the following:
  • repair and maintenance;
  • sourcing and purchasing of consumables;
  • fire safety;
  • asset and energy management;
  • maintenance of building and M&E system;
  • support services for events
This position will also be required to work closely with other staff members on campus.

      1 March 2026

      Maintenance Executive [fixed-term contract]

      The position is an administrative position at the Branch Campus University in Sarawak.

      The person reports to the Assistant Manager, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager,
      Building Facilities.

      The position is responsible the following:

      • Maintenance of University building and assets i.e furniture, window blinds, electrical systems, kitchen facilities, water dispensers, spilt air-conditioning units, office fixtures, fire & safety, electrical system, sound and audio system, architectural and structural works etc;
      • Coordination and management of maintenance projects, repair and installation works;
      • Administration and management of service contracts i.e landscape, fire protection system, air conditioning, sewage treatment plants, grease traps, etc;
      • Tracking maintenance and service budget expenditures, monitoring utilities consumption and cost control;
      • Developing maintenance policies and procedures, ensuring that they are oriented towards achieving the University’s objectives and that they are understood and complied with by all levels of personnel;
      • Good analytical skills for trouble shooting and problem solving and recommendation for improvement on the building maintenance
      This position will also be required to work closely with other staff members on campus.

          1 March 2026

          Maintenance Officer [fixed-term contract]

          The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The position will be responsible in various areas within Building Facilities including hands-on repair and maintenance work, sourcing and purchasing of
          consumables, fire and safety, housekeeping, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) system, sound system, setting of facilities for functions and events. The position will also work closely with other staff members on campus

              1 March 2026

               
              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.

                  1 March 2026

                  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.

                      1 March 2026


                      FUTURE STUDENTS
                      Job name Closing Date Action
                      Assistant Manager, Admissions and Visa

                      The position 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 four (4) key areas namely Admissions, Visa, Financial Aid 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, Financial Aid 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.

                        20 February 2026

                        Executive, Student Recruitment [based in Kuching]


                        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:

                        • 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; 
                        • Execute marketing activities in collaboration with academics.
                        The position works closely with Academic and Non-Academic Staff at Swinburne Sarawak and liaises with staff at other Swinburne campuses to ensure consistency in corporate style and efficient use of resources.

                            1 March 2026

                            Officer, Future Students [fixed-term contract]

                            This position is attached to the Future Students (FS) Unit at the Sarawak Campus.

                            The responsibilities of this position include to:

                            • Conduct research on market trends, target demographics, and competing brands;
                            • Design and implement market and consumer surveys;
                            • Gather, analyse, and interpret marketing and admissions data;
                            • Prepare detailed reports on future student behavior, competitors’ activities, outcomes, and recruitment;
                            • Forecast future market, consumer, and recruitment trends;
                            • Monitor the efficacy of marketing trends through analytical tools and software; 
                            • Keep abreast the latest advancements in technology, market trends, and consumer behavior.
                            It is anticipated that Swinburne Sarawak will expand rapidly and that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly

                                1 March 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.

                                    1 March 2026

                                    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.

                                        1 March 2026

                                        HR Officer – Payroll

                                        This is an Administrative Position at Swinburne Sarawak Campus. The main duties and responsibilities of this position are in relation to the following scope of works within the Human Resources Unit’s Services function, namely:

                                        • Payroll management and related statutory compliance requirements;
                                        • HR services such as personnel management covering issuance of new contract and contract renewal, new employee record-updating, handling submission of staff statistics and information to external authorities; and
                                        • Costing of study programmes offered by the University.
                                        The Position Holder will also assist in the planning of related HR activities and the implementation of related process improvements and any other initiatives across other sections of the HR unit as well as any other relevant tasks as assigned from time to time.

                                            1 March 2026

                                             
                                            INFORMATION RESOURCES
                                            Job name Closing Date Action
                                            Library Assistant [fixed-term contract]

                                            The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus and supports the information resources functions of the University.

                                            The position is responsible for carrying out tasks related to various functions of IR Unit with the aim to support all the students, academic staff and stakeholders in their learning, teaching and research.

                                            The position will also assist in the planning of related IR activities as well as responsible for
                                            implementing process improvements and any other initiatives across other sections of the IR Unit as well as any other relevant tasks as assigned.

                                            It is expected that the responsibilities and scope of the position will grow accordingly with the increase in student numbers. The position will work collaboratively with users, library colleagues and vendors to ensure quality customer service and support are provided to the University’s community.

                                                1 March 2026


                                                STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
                                                Job name Closing Date Action
                                                Student Counsellor [fixed-term contract]

                                                The primary focus of this position is the provision of student advices and pastoral care to ensure that students obtain the necessary support to enhance their skills and academic achievements while enrolled at the University.

                                                The position will reside within the Student Engagement and will report directly to the Senior Counsellor.

                                                The position is responsible for the management of student counselling and welfare, including pastoral care
                                                which involves contributing to:-

                                                • Provide student counselling in academic and social.
                                                • Organise and conduct student development programs.
                                                • Monitor the performance of student with special needs and the academically weak.
                                                • Handle student grievances, conflicts and to resolve them.
                                                • Provide assistance in the organisations of all Student Counselling Activities.
                                                The position works closely with Academic Staff at Swinburne Sarawak and liaises with staff at other Swinburne campuses to ensure consistency in corporate style and efficient use of resources.

                                                    1 March 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 Accountant and Assistant Manager positions, your application must include aseparate 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, 1 March 2026  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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