Contact us
We want to help you solve your business and organisation problems by connecting you with our experts, facilities and development opportunities. There are many ways you can collaborate and partner with Swinburne and we invite you to contact us to discuss the best option for you and your organisation.
Collaborations and Partnerships
If you want to partner with Swinburne, start the conversation with the Collaboration and Partnerships team. We will listen to your problem or idea and connect you with the right people at the right time to create solutions. We work with a range of organisations from SMEs through to multinationals to create unique and mutually beneficial partnerships. Email us on engage@swinburne.edu.au to connect with the team.

Janine Shearer
Director
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 5912
Future Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Aviation, Defence, Space, Construction, Energy, Engineering, Food / Agri business, Science, Architecture / Construction, Design Technologies, Big Data, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, Smart Cities/ITS, Telecoms

Daria Cecchini
Associate Director
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 8314

Jacqueline Embry
Manager
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 3825

Dominique Goodwin
Manager
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 5138
Health, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Games, Film and Television, Sport, Digital Media

Leah Slee
Associate Director
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 5661

Sarah Cleveland
Manager
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 4693
Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Business, and Law

Daniel Ritlewski
Associate Director
Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 4976
Events and Projects

Jamey McIntyre
Projects and Partnerships
Coordinator, Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 5278
Volunteer opportunities for our students
If you have opportunities available for our students to volunteer, we want to hear about it. Let us know by emailing volunteer@swinburne.edu.au
Research engagement
If you have a business or organisation problem that needs a new and innovative solution, collaborating with us on research programs could be the answer. Email research@swinburne.edu.au to start the conversation.
If your query is related to our intellectual property policies, patents portfolio, licence agreements, email IPenquiryRES@swinburne.edu.au.
External research partnerships
Contact the Swinburne Research Business Development team if you are interested in working with Swinburne researchers.
Ros Hore
Director, Industry Research Engagement and Business Development
rhore@swinburne.edu.au
Jenny Bungur
Business Development Manager, Manufacturing, Construction and Sustainability
jbungur@swinburne.edu.au
Bronwyn Smith
Business Development Manager, Government, Health and Community
bronwynsmith@swinburne.edu.au
James Davern
Business Development Manager, Defence and Digital Innovation (and Space)
jdavern@swinburne.edu.au
Marco Krischer
Digital Partnerships Manager
mkrischer@swinburne.edu.au
Find a researcher and contact them directly to start a conversation:
- Find a researcher or supervisor - A database of all Swinburne academic staff
- Swinburne Research Bank - Search journal articles produced by Swinburne staff in your field of interest.
Workforce training and professional development
If you’re looking to upskill your employees or want to explore customised learning and development solutions email swinprofessional@swin.edu.au or call 1800 633 560.
Employing a student or graduate
If you’re looking to employ new talent into your organisation, hiring a student or graduate is s a fantastic way to gain new skills and insights. Start the process by emailing careers@swinburne.edu.au.
Have a short-term opportunity for our students? Employing a student for a placement or internship can provide new insights without the long-term overhead. Email profplacments@swinburne.edu.au to learn more.

Xenia Haysom
Director, Professional Placements
+61 3 9214 5900
xhaysom@swinburne.edu.au

John McPhee
Associate Director, Engagement Development
+61 3 9214 8442
jmcphee@swinburne.edu.au

Yuki Kojima
Senior Relationship Manager, Professional Placements
(PhD)
+61 3 9214 8621
ykojima@swinburne.edu.au

Charles Slee
Manager, Professional Placements
(Arts, Design and Law)
+61 3 9214 4749
cslee@swinburne.edu.au

Michael McKenzie
Manager, Professional Placements
(Engineering and Aviation Manager)
+61 3 9214 8701
mmckenzie@swinburne.edu.au

Travis Keating
Manager, Professional Placements
(Health and Science)
+61 3 9214 8736
tkeating@swinburne.edu.au

Zoe Shew
Manager, Professional Placements
(IT and Masters ICT)
+61 3 9214 8537
zshew@swinburne.edu.au

Tara Peck
Manager, Professional Placements
(Business, BBIT and BABIT)
+61 3 9214 8537
tpeck@swinburne.edu.au

Helen Kelly
Senior Student Placements Manager
Professional Placements
+61 3 9214 6087
helenkelly@swinburne.edu.au

Matthew Leckie
Operations Manager, Professional Placements
+61 3 9214 4577
mgleckie@swinburne.edu.au
Want to employ a PhD-level student while they’re studying to solve a unique business problem? We have opportunities to employ our phd students for internships as part of their studies. Learn more by emailing profinternships@swinburne.edu.au
If you’re not sure what type of placement would be best for you, please submit an enquiry using our online form.
International agents
If you are an international agent looking to partner with Swinburne, please visit the international agents page.
Schools engagement programs
If you’re a school principle or school teacher looking for professional development, workshops, events or work experience placements with us, email schoolsengagement@swinburne.edu.au.

Genevieve Lazzari
Associate Director, Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 3834
SchoolPrograms@swinburne.edu.au

Ashlee Lambton
In2Science Coordinator, Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9214 5737
In2science@swinburne.edu.au

Megan Hough
PrimeSCI! Coordinator, Collaboration & Partnerships
+61 3 9210 1969
PrimeSCI@swinburne.edu.au
Innovation Precinct
Got an idea for an interesting product or want to create a start-up? We can work with you to create novel products and services through a co-creation model through the Innovation Precinct. Email innovationprecinct@swinburne.edu.au to learn more.
Keep on exploring
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Placements and internships
At Swinburne, we offer our students the opportunity to do work placements and internships at our partner organisations.
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School Programs
Fast track your student's development with a broad range of interactive educational programs.
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Research engagement
We collaborate and consult with business, community and industry to solve practical problems. Find out more about our consulting services at Swinburne. -
Workforce training
Swinburne Professional works directly with organisations, government departments and corporate firms to produce end-to-end, tailored professional learning solutions.
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Partnership opportunities
Partner with Swinburne and access a range of services designed to help your business or organisation.