"Employability Programs Coordinator"

• Ready to help students turn their professional purpose into real-world outcomes?
• Part-time (0.9), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 7 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

At Swinburne University of Technology, Employability is about more than securing a first job. It’s about helping students understand their professional purpose and supporting them to build meaningful, future focused careers.

We are seeking a collaborative and student centred Employability Programs Coordinator to lead the delivery and continuous improvement of key career development initiatives across the University.

Reporting to the Manager, Career Development, the Employability Programs Coordinator has oversight of Swinburne’s employability programs, with a strong focus on the flagship Professional Purpose Program. In this role, you will shape and deliver programs that help students reflect on their strengths, explore career possibilities, and confidently articulate their future direction. You will be responsible for building academic partnerships, tailoring content to align with curriculum and using the Learning Management System (LMS) to create authentic learning experiences.

You will work closely with academic staff, professional teams and students, playing an important role in ensuring employability initiatives are engaging, evidence based and impactful.

As Employability Programs Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate, deliver and continuously enhance the Professional Purpose Program and support other employability programs
• Design and deliver engaging workshops that support student employability and career development
• Embed career development into curriculum by partnering with academics
• Develop clear, targeted communications to promote and increase awareness of employability programs
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, using data and insights to inform improvements
• Coordinate reporting on program performance and impact
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Schools and University business units
• Contribute contemporary, theory informed career development expertise to institutional initiatives

What’s more, this is a 0.9 FTE role offering genuine flexibility.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in strengthening the student experience and shaping how employability is delivered and experienced at Swinburne.

If you’re motivated by purpose, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to make a tangible difference for students, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

You are a career development professional who enjoys working strategically and collaboratively to create meaningful outcomes for students. You bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound professional judgement and a passion for supporting students to navigate their future with confidence.

You will thrive in an environment that values initiative, autonomy and impact, and you enjoy working closely with students, academic staff and professional teams across the University.

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Career Development, Human Resource Management, Psychology) supported by relevant industry experience
• Eligibility for membership of a CICA-recognised career professional association

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.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Thursday 19 March 2026, at 11.00pm

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. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

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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