- Exciting Opportunity: People & Culture Program & Performance Manager at Swinburne University
- Ongoing / full-time position at our vibrant Hawthorn campus
- HEW 9 position | 17% super | flexible / hybrid options available
At Swinburne, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Were seeking a highly capable and strategic People & Culture Program & Performance Manager to join our People & Culture team in this new role, driving the delivery of key programs, performance initiatives, and transformation projects that support our bold organisational vision of People and technology working together to build a better world.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this critical role will lead the development and execution of the P&C program of work and annual operating plan. Youll oversee the planning and coordination of programs and initiatives across the People & Culture portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, efficient use of resources, and effective delivery of results.
With a strong focus on program management and organisational performance, you'll guide cross-functional teams, develop reporting frameworks to track progress against KPIs, and implement communication strategies that support successful change and engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the annual P&C cycle of planning, performance reporting, and project delivery
- Coordinate complex transformation initiatives across the P&C function
- Develop and maintain performance metrics and dashboards aligned to strategic KPIs
- Support prioritisation of P&C investments and resourcing to maximise impact
- Working closely with Swinburne University communications team to ensure communications strategies and plans are in place
- Partner with senior leaders to align P&C programs with broader university goals
We are looking for a strategic thinker, a natural collaborator, and an experienced program manager who thrives in fast-paced, purpose-driven environments. With exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, we are seeking someone who can influence outcomes, build alignment, and translate strategy into action.
At Swinburne, our People & Culture team is more than a support function we are strategic enablers of success. We provide:
- End-to-end HR services that empower our people to thrive
- Tailored, high-quality support and solutions to meet diverse business needs
- A values-driven environment focused on continuous learning, wellbeing and inclusion
Youll be joining a collaborative and ambitious team where your work will directly influence the success of our people and the future of the university.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a medium to large sized organisation, in the key accountabilities below:
- Proven ability working in large and complex environments to bring contemporary best practice P&C skills to the organisation.
- Strong expertise in P&C program management and operations with experience working across large and complex organisations assisting to drive change and transformation.
- Proven experience at developing leading edge, innovative people strategies and annual operating plans with demonstrated achievement to plan.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools with excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Experience in developing comprehensive governance and management reports that transcend basic data presentation, integrating thorough analysis, strategic insights, and actionable recommendations to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Experience in evaluating, developing and implementing improvements to operational aspects of HR, through process redesign and the use of technology (such as AI) and automation.
Qualifications
Tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in HR, business administration, or related subject.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburnes 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
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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
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Wednesday 21st May 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 to work 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
DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victorias 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.
