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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| Administrative Officer [fixed-term contract] The position is an administrative position at the Sarawak Campus. The responsibilities of this position include providing general administrative support and academic administration for all educational programs offered by the Academic Units (i.e. Faculties, LTU and School of Foundation Studies) in compliance with various policies and procedures relevant to the academic operations of the University. The appointee will work closely with the Deans, Associate Deans, Head of Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU), Heads of Schools, Head of Departments, and other staff on campus. |
27 September 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. |
27 September 2026 |
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| Assistant Managers [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. |
27 September 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. |
27 September 2026 |
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| Finance Executives [fixed-term contract / tenured] 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. |
27 September 2026 |
FUTURE STUDENTS
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| 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; and •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. |
27 September 2026 |
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. |
27 September 2026 |
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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: •Human capital planning and budgeting; •Compensation management including remuneration strategies and operations of remuneration packages for new appointments;and •Provision of data to support the University’s accreditation and quality requirements such as programme accreditations and other governmental requirements. The position will assist in planning, supervising where required, and implementation of work activities; and in carrying out new initiatives undertaken by the unit as well as any other relevant tasks as assigned from time to time. |
27 September 2026 |
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| Human Resources Officer – HR Services (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. |
27 September 2026 |
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| Enterprise Solution Architect [fixed-term contract] The Enterprise Solution Architect will lead the design, governance, and transformation of the University’s IT ecosystem. This role is accountable for developing and maintaining enterprise solution principles, architecture patterns, and a multi-year roadmap that aligns with the University’s digital transformation objectives. The architect will ensure end-to-end traceability from high-level design through detailed solution design to implementation and ongoing operations, driving modernisation across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. |
27 September 2026 |
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
| Job name | Closing Date | Action |
| System Support Specialist [fixed-term contract] The primary focus of this position is to assist the Manager in the administration, support, maintenance and continuous improvement of systems and applications managed or supported by the Registrar’s Office, and to provide operational support for the Office’s day-to-day activities. The position supports the effective operation and implementation of Registrar’s Office systems in areas including: •system administration, support and maintenance; •system implementation and transition; •system evaluation and functional testing; •data validation and reporting; •documentation of procedures and processes; •user support and training; and •continuous improvement of systems and processes. The appointee will assist in the evaluation and implementation of new or replacement systems, including functional assessment, testing, data validation, issue identification and documentation, and will provide recommendations to the Manager as required. The position will also provide operational and administrative support across the Registrar’s Office as required, particularly during system implementations, peak operational periods and other periods of increased workload. The appointee will work closely with Academic and Non-Academic Staff at Swinburne Sarawak, other University areas, external vendors and staff at other Swinburne campuses, where required. At the discretion of the Registrar, the appointee may from time to time be assigned other duties within the Registrar’s Office. |
27 September 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, Assistant Manager and Enterprise Solution Architect 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, 27 September 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, 27 September 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.