Manager, Academic Quality & Risk

• Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Education Quality team
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Manager, Academic Quality and Risk provides operational leadership to ensure that quality systems and processes support high-quality student outcomes and maintain compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021. Reporting to the Associate Director, Academic Quality, this role leads the implementation and oversight of academic quality assurance and risk frameworks in alignment with national regulatory requirements and institutional policy.

The position is responsible for implementing a systematic, risk-based quality assurance framework that enables the University to identify, monitor, and mitigate academic risk. This includes developing, maintaining, and reporting on the University’s Academic Risk Profile. The Manager works closely with school leadership to drive continuous improvement at both unit and course levels, ensure the integrity and quality of partner-delivered programs, and analyse academic performance data to inform evidence-based decision-making.

This role is central to the effective operation of Swinburne’s higher education quality assurance framework. Working collaboratively across the University, the Manager oversees a comprehensive suite of quality review and assurance activities to maintain academic standards, meet regulatory expectations, and support continuous enhancement of student learning outcomes and the overall student experience.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

About You

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

• Proven success in a similar role, including the ability to coordinate a range of activities and provide authoritative advice about, and interpretation of, policy and procedure, preferably in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated ability to interpret the Threshold Standards and TEQSA’s risk-based regulatory approach to drive continuous improvement to quality assurance processes and associated artefacts
• Ability to analyse complex data and convert to evidence-based narrative and recommendations for governance and management reporting
• Well-developed understanding of academic risk, risk controls and treatment, and the ability to develop registers in a collaborative, evidence-based way

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

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 your suitability for this position.

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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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday 1st March 2026, 11pm

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 at 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 enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires 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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