Portfolio Officer

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• Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Student Residences team
• Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% super

About the Role 
The Portfolio Officer - Student Residences is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operational management and tenancy administration of an allocated residential portfolio within Swinburne Student Residences. This role delivers high-quality tenancy, compliance and customer service support to residents, ensuring that buildings are safe, well maintained and responsive to resident needs.

Working closely with the Team Lead, Residential Services and the University’s Facilities team, the Portfolio Officer ensures that maintenance, cleaning and contractor services are delivered in line with agreed service standards and operational schedules. The role also supports a positive residential experience by maintaining accurate tenancy and wellbeing records, contributing to resident engagement activities, enforcing the Residential Licence Agreement and escalating welfare or conduct matters to the appropriate support teams when required.

Operating within established policies and procedures, the Portfolio Officer contributes to the continuous improvement of operational and tenancy management processes, helping to enhance both service quality and the overall resident experience.

We have multiple Portfolio Officer positions available within the Student Residences team. Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description. 

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

• Experience in property, tenancy, or housing operations within a residential or customer-service environment
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality, professional customer service
• Strong understanding of tenancy management, licence enforcement, and rent or debt management processes
• Experience monitoring budgets, managing allocated funds, and preparing expenditure reports

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training in property, facilities, or tenancy management

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.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

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 your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

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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 by emailing talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. 

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026, 11pm 

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 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).

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.  

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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