The Swinburne University of Technology Act 2010 governs the university under Victorian law. See the leadership and governance section for further information about the Council and Academic Senate
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Schools and departments
Find out more about our schools and departments across higher education and vocational education.
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Subsidiaries and entities
Find out more about our subsidiaries, which consist of controlled, associated and partner entities.
Our organisational structure
Swinburne's management, educational and research structure includes our Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and President, Academic Senate and executive team.
- Council, Chancellor: Professor John Pollaers OAM
- Vice Chancellor and President: Professor Pascale Quester
- Chief of Staff: Lucy Rollinson
- Academic Senate Chair: Professor Tara Magdalinksi
- Academic, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer: Professor Simon Ridings
- Education, Experience and Employability, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Professor Laura-Anne Bull
- Innovation and Enterprise, Vice-President: Dr Werner van der Merwe
- Swinburne Research, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Professor Karen Hapgood
- External Engagement, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Bronte Neyland
- Operations, Chief Operating Officer: Nancy Collins.
- Vice Chancellor and President: Professor Pascale Quester
Portfolios
Our complex organisation relies on a variety of highly skilled experts in education, research and professional services. Lead by our senior executives and Vice-Chancellor, our structure is comprised of several portfolios, each responsible for a specific suite of activities and strategic functions, both academic and administrative.