"Senior Safety Coordinator (Trades and Operations)"

• Be a part of building the workforce of the future
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW7 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Safety Coordinator (Trades and Operations).

Swinburne University of Technology trains thousands of apprentices and trainees each year across a diverse range of trades and disciplines. This role is central to ensuring vocational education is delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently, bringing together regulatory compliance, asset governance and operational practice. Acting as a trusted advisor, the role leads the development and ongoing management of systems and frameworks that ensure compliance with the Guidelines about Apprenticeship (Vic), RTO Standards 2025 and relevant health and safety legislation.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance and Support, the role provides strategic oversight of compliance and asset management, ensuring the safe, consistent use of industry-standard equipment, plant and facilities. Working closely with teachers, managers, the TET Director, and Health and Safety and Facilities teams, the role takes a proactive, data-informed approach to risk management and continuous improvement—supporting the safe, sustainable and future-ready delivery of trade education.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Experience that counts – you’ve supported complex environments and know how to keep things running smoothly for clients and stakeholders.
• A knack for problem-solving – you can interpret policies and turn them into practical solutions without breaking a sweat.
• Great communication skills – whether it’s writing, speaking, or building relationships, you’re confident engaging with people at all levels.
• Tech-savvy skills – you’re comfortable with Microsoft Office and especially Excel, using it to keep data clear and organised.
• Industry know-how – you understand the VET sector and the compliance frameworks that keep everything on track.

Qualifications

• Completion of a relevant degree without subsequent relevant work experience 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.

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 the 22nd of February at 11.00pm.

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 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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