- Excellent Opportunity within the Scheduling Services Department
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- HEW 6 + 17% super and attractive staff benefits
About the Role
Are you a detail-driven problem solver with a passion for operational excellence? Swinburne University is seeking a dynamic Scheduling Specialist to play a pivotal role in crafting seamless academic and exam timetables that support student success and teaching efficiency.
In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments to manage complex scheduling systems, ensure data integrity, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance the use of campus resources. From leading timetable builds to supporting invigilated exams and mentoring peers, your work will directly impact the student journey.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong systems knowledge (like Syllabus Plus and Student One), and enjoy building relationships with stakeholders, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in higher education.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal including the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, with highly developed interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Strong customer focus and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated, superior skills in system implementations, the use of databases, web development and a variety of Microsoft products.
Qualifications
- A degree in a relevant area of study, with at least five years’ relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant University experience and 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.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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: Friday 6th June 2025 at 5:00pm.
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 [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).
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.