Manager, Learner Equity

Overview Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus. HEW Level 9 + 17% super and attractive staff benefits.

Responsibilities

Lead Equity. Drive Impact. Transform Student Success. Lead Manager, Learner Equity to champion access, inclusion and student success across Higher Education and Vocational Education.

Lead learner-centred equity strategies, projects and services that remove systemic barriers and empower students from equity cohorts to thrive at Swinburne.

Shape the future of equitable learning under the strategic direction of the Deputy Director, Student Wellbeing; lead innovative initiatives and guide a multidisciplinary team to align practices with institutional action plans including Ad Astra 2030, the Disabled Equity Action Plan, the Learner Wellbeing Action Plan and the Indigenous Business Action Plan.

Act as a trusted adviser and project leader to influence policy, oversee critical programs and government-funded initiatives, and collaborate across the institution to deliver impactful projects and services for students.

Help ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their potential in an inclusive, supportive and future‑focused learning environment.

If you’re driven by equity, thrive in complexity and want to make meaningful, lasting change for learners and their communities, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

About You / Qualifications

Extensive experience in leadership and management of an operational workgroup, ideally of services that affect higher education and vocational education learners.

Demonstrable project leadership and evaluation skills.

Sound knowledge and understanding of Victorian and National education context, including funding and legislation governing student equity.

Demonstrated ability to operate independently and with accountability to deliver high-quality programs and/or services.

Demonstrated experience in delivering improved outcomes for student equity cohort groups in higher education and/or vocational education settings.

Qualifications Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience; or extensive management experience and expertise in a relevant area; 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 as we build Swinburne as a prototype of a new and different university — one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of this bold ambition, positioning us to lead globally in technology-driven education and research through a differentiated university proposition that creates transformative solutions, empowers learners, and partners 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.

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. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining and developing great talent. We encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We support applicants with disabilities and can make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. For adjustments, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. For general enquiries about the role, contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: 5pm, Thursday 19 February 2026.

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