About the Role Senior Strategic Advisor (Fixed term until Dec 2030) at Swinburne University, Hawthorn. Salary with 17% super; flexible/hybrid options available. Working closely with the Vice-President, External Engagement (VP EE), the Senior Strategic Advisor will oversee delivery of strategic projects aligned with Swinburnes bold new strategy AdAstra 2030. They will lead transformational work across the global impact and social licence programs and ensure delivery of expected outcomes within budget and deadlines. Responsibilities include providing the VPEE with advice on a range of issues and strategies, managing internal and external executive relations, and ensuring cohesive functioning across the five divisions within EE: Future Students and Marketing, Global Engagement, Indigenous Engagement, Communications and Media, and Advancement. About You / Key Accountabilities Lead and manage strategic projects, reviews, and related activities at the direction of the VPEE 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 longterm planning and positioning. 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 VPEE, the Executive Group, ViceChancellors Advisory Group, Academic Senate, andUniversity Council when appropriate. Participate in and contribute to developing effective processes and practices for administering and managing complex issues, encompassing industry collaboration, report writing, researching, liaison, and reporting. Qualifications A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline or extensive equivalent professional experience and training in a large and complex organisation. What We Offer Flexible working arrangements (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. 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. More Information For more information on this role, please refer to the Position Description on the Swinburne Careers Page. How to Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and apply, scroll to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, click apply to be redirected to Swinburnes Jobs website. Appointment is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. Applications close: Monday5Jan2026 at9am. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are a worldclass university committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We strive to remove barriers related to gender, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and support applicants with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests, contact [email protected] or call +61392143550. For general enquiries, contact [email protected]. As a signatory to Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Strategic Advisor