EPMO Governance and Assurance Manager

About the Role

Swinburne's Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) is accelerating its transformation agenda, and we're looking for a confident, future-focused Governance and Assurance Manager to play a key role in delivering the university's most strategically important initiatives.

In this influential role, you'll help shape how Swinburne invests in and delivers its major projects and programs. You will champion the uplift of our governance and investment frameworks, ensuring our decision-making is transparent, insight-driven and aligned with Swinburne's ambitions for innovation and impact. Working closely with teams across Strategy, Finance and delivery, you'll bring structure, consistency and confidence to our enterprise portfolio.

You'll take the lead in enhancing governance and investment practices, overseeing project and portfolio delivery, and providing clear, actionable insights to support executive decision-making. You'll keep governance forums running smoothly and productively, strengthen risk and assurance capability across the university, and build strong, collaborative relationships that support high-quality delivery in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

About You

You're a skilled governance and assurance professional with a passion for improving how organisations make decisions, manage risk and deliver results. You thrive in environments where you can influence at multiple levels and bring a structured yet pragmatic approach to complex challenges.

You will bring:

•    Deep experience designing and managing governance and assurance frameworks within complex portfolio environments.

•    Strong capability in risk management, compliance, portfolio reporting and performance analysis.

•    A track record of supporting enterprise governance forums and shaping executive-level insights.

•    Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels.

•    Initiative, resilience and a solution-focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in rapidly evolving contexts.

•    The confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively to a high-performing team.

For more information please refer to the job description.

Qualifications

•    A postgraduate degree level qualification in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

•    Relevant Project Management or Governance qualifications.

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. 

What We Offer You

•    Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including 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.

•    Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page

To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.  

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Applications Close: Friday 28th of November at 11.30 pm

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.

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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.  

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