Mobility Advisor, Overseas Internships

• International Placement role within Swinburne University
• Full time, 14-month fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% super

About the Role 
The Global Engagement team at Swinburne University of Technology are looking for a Mobility Advisor to join their team. 

The Mobility Advisor will primarily be responsible for Swinburne’s overseas internships program placing Swinburne students in overseas internships with various organisations. This role involves dealing with the sourcing and coordinating overseas internships and providing specialist advice on overseas internships to Swinburne staff and students. The Overseas Internship Advisor will facilitate compliance with University and International funding body processes and assist in the implementation and streamlining of all required processes.

The successful applicant will have a significant role to play in providing efficient, timely and accurate processes to meet the operational, quality and compliance requirements of international placements. The position is the key interface with both internal and external stakeholders.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level quality administrative and support services within a demanding, client focused environment
• Knowledge of and experience in the International Education sector
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to client needs and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to display sensitivity and with strong attention to detail with the ability to follow tasks through to completion

• Completion of a degree with significant relevant experience and/or education/training

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, 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, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

•    Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
•    Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
•    Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
•    Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing 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: Thursday 15th June 2023, 5pm 

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact [email protected] or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan

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