"Manager, Communications and Engagement"

• Contribute towards the Swinburne Ad Astra_2030 strategy
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Manager, Communications and Engagement - Ad Astra_2030 will lead the development and delivery of integrated communications and engagement initiatives that support Swinburne’s transformation journey.

Ad Astra_2030 is Swinburne’s shared vision for the future, co-created with our community and reflecting who we are and where we are heading. Meaning “to the stars,” Ad Astra captures Swinburne’s ambition to go further than ever before. The strategy outlines how Swinburne will accelerate into the future through four Quantum Leaps, representing our commitment to pioneering new frontiers in technology, innovation and equity.

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Change and Engagement and working closely with the Ad Astra Enterprise Change Lead and the Swinburne Communications team, this role will support transformational change across the university. The Manager will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to build on the established change narrative and support delivery of the four Quantum Leaps, nine transformation programs and related initiatives.

The role will also create engaging communications that ensure internal and external audiences are informed and connected to Swinburne’s strategy, while promoting initiatives that build capability in entrepreneurial value creation, technology fluency and global impact.

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:

• Demonstrated experience leading communications and engagement activities as part of a transformational change program, including familiarity with change management tools, techniques or methodologies
• Significant experience building integrated, multi-channel communications and engagement strategies, campaigns and tactics in large and complex organisations
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high value and successful outcomes in a communication and engagement role
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing communication and engagement initiatives and processes to support them

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

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications in marketing/communications 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: Tuesday 7th April 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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