Senior Strategic Advisor

Seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Advisor to join Swinburne University. This fixed‑term opportunity (until Dec 2030) is Hawthorn based with an attractive salary, 17% superannuation, and flexible hybrid options.

About the Role 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

Ad Astra_2030 . The role requires leading transformational work across global impact and social licence programmes, ensuring outcomes are delivered within budget and by deadlines. The Advisor will advise the VP EE on a range of issues, manage internal and external executive relations, and coordinate across the five divisions within External Engagement: Future Students and Marketing, Global Engagement, Indigenous Engagement, Communications and Media, and Advancement.

Key Accountabilities

Lead and manage strategic projects, reviews and related activities directed by the VP EE; deliver high‑level analysis and advice on outcomes.

Drive cross‑functional collaboration to integrate and align projects with the university’s broader objectives, identifying and mitigating risks and dependencies.

Identify emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in higher education and the external environment; provide foresight and strategic recommendations for long‑term planning.

Undertake complex research and reviews concerning the portfolio and the university.

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

Contribute to effective processes for managing complex issues, including industry collaboration, report writing and liaison.

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

What We Offer You

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave.

Exclusive staff discounts: Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and partner 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. Applications close Monday 5th January 2026 at 9 am.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you experience technical difficulties, contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team at

[emailprotected] .

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and support applicants with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process by contacting

[emailprotected]

or calling +61 3 9214 3550. General enquiries about the role may be sent to

[emailprotected] .

Victoria’s Commitment to Action As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment and welcomes applications from international graduates.

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