Senior Manager Educational Technologies

• Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Education Innovation Exchange 
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 9 salary + 17% super

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Educational Technologies provides professional leadership and oversight of Swinburne’s educational technology systems and platforms, ensuring they align with the University’s strategic priorities. This role leads the adoption, integration, and optimisation of both new and existing technologies, platforms, and digital assets to support high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.

The position is responsible for delivering strategic advice and guidance on current and emerging educational technologies across their full lifecycle, including conception, development, implementation, and review. Working in close partnership with the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Educational Innovation, the Senior Manager leads the ongoing development and management of the University’s digital learning environment to enhance teaching quality and improve the learner experience.

The role also oversees the leadership and performance of the Educational Technologies team, driving initiatives that support course enhancement and enrich the overall educational experience in alignment with Higher Education and VET priorities. The Senior Manager collaborates with senior leaders and stakeholders across the University to ensure the digital learning environment supports effective engagement and meets the diverse needs of learners.

As a senior specialist, this role provides strategic leadership, expert advice, and operational delivery in the educational technologies domain, while accountability for institutional policy, strategy, and enterprise transformation remains with the relevant executive portfolio.

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 with effectively leading complex education-based projects and programs with significant change impact in organisational operational excellence
• Demonstrated commitment to, and experience in, technology enhanced learning and teaching in tertiary education (higher education and/or pathways and vocational education).
• Demonstrated technical experience and expertise in planning and managing an educational technology tech stack
• Ability to liaise with staff across the University and externally to support the embedding of technology in learning and teaching.

Qualifications

Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in educational technologies or related fields 

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. 

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

Applications Close: Sunday 10th May 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 arefor 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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