"Talent Acquisition Partner"

• Great opportunity for an experience Talent Acquisition Partner to join Swinburne University.
• 6-months / Fixed Term Contract | Hawthorn Campus
• HEW 7 Salary + Hybrid working arrangements 

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner to bring our recruitment strategy to life over a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll lead end to end recruitment for a key portfolio within the University, using strategic sourcing, targeted marketing, and creative engagement to attract exceptional talent.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you’ll partner closely with hiring managers and leaders, providing expert advice, coaching, and high impact support throughout the recruitment lifecycle. You’ll champion an outstanding candidate experience, elevate Swinburne’s employment brand, and play a central role in delivering hiring outcomes that strengthen our university community.

You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety, balancing a diverse workload, collaborating across the TA team, and contributing to workshops and initiatives that enhance recruitment capability across Swinburne. Your strong organisational skills and commitment to service excellence will also support the wider talent function in driving continuous improvement.

If you're energised by meaningful work, stakeholder engagement, and shaping a positive candidate journey, this contract is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at Swinburne.

About You 

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

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment and selection advice and support (in house recruitment experience is preferred).
• Recruitment experience and expertise in Higher Education, including the development and execution of talent attraction strategies of academic staff.
• The ability to understand complex talent requirements and develop short-, medium- and long-term strategies to address those requirements including establishing talent pools of engaged candidates for future needs.
• High level interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Superior time management skills, and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

A degree with subsequent relevant 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. 

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 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. 

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 on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: Friday 13th February 2026 at 5pm.

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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