- Join our Quality and Policy team within Vocational Education
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Wantirna campus
- HEW Level 7 salary + 17% super and staff benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Quality Advisor to join our VE Quality and Policy team to promote and facilitate a quality culture.
In this role, you will work closely with VET teaching departments and partners to provide knowledge and skills to support Swinburne's commitment to the delivery of high-quality training and assessment practices and ensure compliance with the regulatory frameworks and government funding agreement.
The VE Quality and Policy (VEQP) unit operates within VET Operations. The unit is responsible for the implementation of systematic and strategic approaches to education and quality across VE. The unit contributes to the achievement of the University’s 2025 vision of’ ‘people and technology working together to build a better world’ through the development and implementation of robust quality assurance and improvement processes that will ensure Swinburne students have access to high-quality education that result in outstanding graduate outcomes.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- A sound understanding of VET quality and policy requirements and specialist knowledge of relevant regulatory and funding body requirements and their implications for the University.
- Demonstrated ability to apply VET regulatory and funding knowledge to a diverse range of situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate, liaise and work with people at all levels both internal and external to the University with professionalism and appreciation of sensitive issues.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to prepare reports and presentations.
- Highly developed knowledge of MS Office suite including MS Project or other related Project Management software and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- TAE 40116 (Certification IV Training & Assessment) or equivalent is preferred.
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.
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 [email protected]
Applications Close: Tuesday, 29 July 2025 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 at [email protected] 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 [email protected] (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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