- Pivotal role within People & Culture
- Full-time, 2 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 9 + 17% super and staff benefits
About the Role
Help shape the enterprise capabilities that will bring Swinburne's Ad Astra 2030 strategy to life.
Working within People & Culture, the Enterprise Capability Development Lead will translate strategic direction into practical, organisation-wide programs that strengthen capability, culture and leadership. Partnering with the Associate Director, Culture, Capability & Leadership, you will lead designated initiatives from discovery and co-design through to piloting, implementation, evaluation and transition into business as usual.
This is a hands-on strategic delivery role for an experienced capability or organisational development professional who can turn complex ideas into clear frameworks, pathways, programs and tools. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, subject-matter experts and external partners, while building strong relationships across People & Culture and the broader university to develop solutions that are evidence-based, inclusive and fit for Swinburne.
You will bring proven experience designing and implementing enterprise capability frameworks, learning architectures or comparable workforce-development systems, together with strong program leadership, analytical judgement and stakeholder influencing skills. Experience within higher education or another complex, knowledge-intensive organisation, as well as exposure to digital fluency, artificial intelligence, innovation or industry-engagement capability programs, will be highly regarded.
Ready to turn strategy into practical programs that build capability across an entire organisation? We would love to hear from you.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Proven expertise conceptualising and implementing enterprise capability frameworks, learning architectures or comparable workforce-development systems.
- Demonstrated responsibility for significant program outcomes, resources, vendors and complex cross-functional delivery.
- Advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of adult learning, capability development, workforce transformation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to develop corporate policy, standards and strategies and integrate them across multiple people processes and technologies.
- Strong analytical judgment and ability to solve complex problems across organisational, professional and technical boundaries.
- High-level consultation, facilitation and influencing capability with Executive, academic and professional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Relevant postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in learning organisational development, psychology, education, human resources, business or a related field.
- Professional accreditation or advanced training in learning design, capability architecture, evaluation, project or change management. (Preferable)
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, Monday 12th October 2026
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
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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.
For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
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.