"Manager, Vocational Education Quality"

• Leadership role within VET Operations
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Wantirna and Hawthorn campus
• HEW Level 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic leader to join our Vocational Education (VE) Quality and Policy team to lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring for vocational programs, while driving the continuous improvement of processes and practices.

In this role, you will provide leadership to a team of quality and policy professionals and, through collaborative engagement, foster a culture of continuous improvement and high standards of service delivery for students and stakeholders. You will be required to maintain strong working relationships across VET Operations and the broader organisation to support the achievement of strategic outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will require a strong balance of strategic thinking, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to translate complex requirements into effective and sustainable systems and processes.

About You

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

• A sound understanding of University policies in relation to VE quality and policy and knowledge of relevant Government regulations and their implications for the University.
• Demonstrated significant experience in the Vocational Education sector in quality and compliance areas with a particular focus on ASQA Standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and implement change in a complex multi-sector environment. Proven ability to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders and to influence key personnel on business practices.
• Demonstrated management ability, with experience in leading, developing, guiding and motivating staff reflecting a strong service orientation with a focus on results and outcomes.
• Proven ability to make a significant contribution to the University including the provision of authoritative advice relating to quality and policy in VE, the development of strategic and operational plans, and the design and implementation of process improvements.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• extensive management experience and proven management expertise; or
• an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

VE Quality and Policy unit

The VE Quality and Policy (VEQP) unit operates within VET Operations. The unit is responsible for the implementation of systematic and strategic approaches to education and quality across VE. The unit contributes to the achievement of the University’s vision of’ people and technology working together to build a better world’ through the development and implementation of robust quality assurance and improvement processes that will ensure Swinburne students have access to high-quality education that result in outstanding graduate outcomes.

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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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 on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Sunday, 8 March 2026 at 11:30pm

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 enquiries about the role can be sent to 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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