Director, Enterprise Investment Management

About the Role

Swinburne is seeking an exceptional leader to grow and drive a world-class enterprise investment management function. As Director, Enterprise Investment Management, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and growing Swinburne's diverse portfolio of ventures, investments and equity interests across education, research and innovation.

Working at the intersection of strategy, innovation and commercialisation, you will provide leadership of Swinburne's equity management activities, oversee investment and governance frameworks, and act as a trusted advisor to senior executives, boards and governing bodies. You will work closely with leaders across Innovation & Enterprise, Research, Finance, Legal & Governance, while building strong relationships with investors, venture capital partners, government stakeholders and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

This is a rare opportunity to influence how a globally connected university creates impact through innovation, research commercialisation and venture growth. You will help shape investment strategy, support the development of high-potential ventures, lead governance and portfolio management activities, and contribute to building a globally benchmarked best-practice shareholder and investment management ecosystem.

We are looking for a commercially astute and highly influential leader with significant experience managing investment portfolios, equity transactions and venture governance. You will bring a strong track record of working across complex stakeholder environments, coupled with a passion for innovation, entrepreneurship and creating lasting impact through strategic investment.

Join Swinburne and help transform groundbreaking ideas into ventures that deliver economic, social and technological impact at scale.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• In-depth experience of successfully managing complex programs involving balancing a portfolio of activities and competing priorities, especially as a shareholder representative.
• Exceptional financial acumen and relationship development credentials, with deep appreciation of the realities of setting up and growing commercial businesses.
• In-depth experience in managing multiple shareholdings in early-stage to late-stage companies, including research-backed ventures, joint ventures, venture funds, and non-profits.
• Proven ability to be persuasive with a diverse range of stakeholders, including strong verbal and written communication skills. Capacity to identify and influence critical stakeholders to gain support for contentious ideas.
• Proven ability to manage financial and operational resources in business environments that demand commercial nous and agility for managing finite resources.
• Exceptional knowledge and in-depth experience in early-stage company and investment governance.
• Experience in financial markets and sound understanding of Australian accounting principles relating to equity.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's level qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification, in a relevant discipline, preferably in finance.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne's strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne's bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

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Applications Close: 5pm, Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

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Victoria's Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria's Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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