Senior Strategic Advisor

Seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Advisor opportunity at Swinburne University

Fixed term opportunity (until Dec 2030) Hawthorn based

Attractive Salary| 17% super| flexible/ hybrid options available

About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Advisor to join Swinburne University. Working closely with the Vice‑President, External Engagement (VP EE), the Senior Strategic Advisor will oversee delivery of strategic projects aligned with Swinburne’s bold new strategy

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and ensure the delivery of the expected outcomes within budget and by deadlines.

The Senior Strategic Advisor is also responsible for providing the VP EE with advice on a range of issues and strategies and will focus on managing internal and external executive relations, particularly with organisations and bodies where the VP EE has an active role.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of the international education sector, and broad experience in higher education and vocational education in Australia. It will be pivotal in ensuring the cohesive functioning across the five divisions within EE: Future Students and Marketing, Global Engagement, Indigenous Engagement, Communications and Media, and Advancement.

About You

Lead and manage strategic projects, reviews, and related activities at the direction of the VP EE and provide high‑level analysis and advice on outcomes.

Drive cross‑functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration and alignment of strategic projects within the broader strategic objectives of the University, identifying and addressing potential risks and dependencies to enhance project outcomes.

Identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in higher education and the broader external environment, providing foresight and strategic recommendations to inform long‑term planning and positioning of the Portfolio and the University.

Undertake highly complex research and reviews on matters relating to the Portfolio and the University.

Provide detailed advice, analysis, business cases, presentations, and reports to the VP EE, the Executive Group, Vice‑Chancellor’s Advisory Group, Academic Senate, and University Council when appropriate.

Participate in and contribute to developing effective processes and practices for the administration and management of complex issues, encompassing industry collaboration, report writing, researching, liaison, and reporting.

Qualifications A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, and/or extensive equivalent professional experience and training in a large and complex organisation.

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.

Approval to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

Applications Close: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am.

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 ****@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action 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.

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