Swinburne University in Australia invites applications for vacant PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions, It was founded in 1908 as the Eastern Suburbs Technical College by George Swinburne in order to serve those without access to further education in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.
PhD, Postdoctoral and Academic Positions
| Forensicare and SUT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ScholarshipJob Ref – 1755_12/23_RTRCentre for Forensic Behavioural SciencesFull time, fixed term position at the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science in Alphington, Victoria.Stipend of $45,000 p.a. for 3 yearsClick here for Position Description | Never Closes |
| Teacher-TET-Electrical (Casual)Job Ref – 0722_06/21_RTRVocational Education Teachers required to join Swinburne’s Trades & Engineering TechnologiesCasual teaching opportunities in Electrical available at our Wantirna campusCompetitive rates, dependent upon qualifications and experienceClick here for Position Description | Never Closes |
| VE Teacher, Plumbing (Casual)Job Ref – 0313_03/23_RTRVocational Education Teacher required to join Swinburne’s Trades & Engineering Technologies teamCasual teaching roles at our Croydon campus$57.02 – $87.19 hourly rate (depending upon qualifications & experience)Click here for Position Description | Never Closes |
| Si-ZERO PhD Scholarship 2026 – Blue-Laser Processing for Recovery of Valuable Metals from Solar PanelJob Ref – 2471_12/25_RTRFull-time, fixed-term (3-years) position (with possible 6 months extension) at our Hawthorn campusScholarship stipend $40,000 per annumTuition fee waivers up to 4 yearsPlease click here for Position Description | 02-Feb-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Social Science, Media, Film and Education 2026 – Sessional teaching expression of interestJob Ref – 2004_10/25_RTRPD – Sessional Teaching Academic – SoSSMFETEACHING AREAS LIST – School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education | 01-Feb-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Practice Manager, Swinburne Psychology ClinicJob Ref – 2338_11/25_RTRJoin the Department of Psychological Sciences in 2026Full-time, ongoing position (part-time FTE will be considered) HEW 8 + 17% super and attractive staff benefits, Hawthorn campusClick here for position description | 27-Jan-2026 12:00 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Scholarship – iPhD opportunity with CSIRO and BoeingJob Ref – 2343_11/25_RTRFocus area of scholarship: Design for Sustainability of High-Rate, Out-of-Autoclave Advanced Composite ProcessesFull time, fixed term (4-year) position primary located at our Hawthorn campusSUPRA scholarship, with industry top-up scholarshipPlease click here for Position Description | 26-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Accounting and FinanceJob Ref – 2274_11/25_RTRDepartment of Accounting, Economics and FinanceFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 25-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Director, Transformation Management OfficeJob Ref – 2525_12/25_RTRClick here for position description | 25-Jan-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, PsychologyJob Ref – 2340_11/25_RTRJoin the Department of Psychological Sciences in 2026Flexible FTE options available, including full-time and part-time appointments at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B or C + 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for position description – Level CClick here for position description – Level B | 20-Jan-2026 12:00 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Candidate – 3D printing of earth-based constructionJob Ref – 2117_10/25_RTRCentre for Design Innovation, School of Design and ArchitectureFull-time, fixed-term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campusHelp Shape the Future of 3D-Printed Earthen HousingClick here for Position Description | 19-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Product Manager, Recognition of Capabilities (ROC)Job Ref – 2360_11/25_RTRExcellent opportunity with Student Administration Full-time, fixed-term position until Dec 2026 at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 8 + 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for position description | 19-Jan-2026 12:00 AM (AEDT) |
| Higher Education Student Progress SpecialistJob Ref – 2327_11/25_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Student Administration teamFulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 18-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Team Leader, Academic SuccessJob Ref – 2321_11/25_RTRExciting opportunity within Learning and Academic ServicesFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 8 + 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 18-Jan-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Team Leader, Student SuccessJob Ref – 2324_11/25_RTRJoin Student Success at Swinburne in 2026Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 8 + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for position description | 18-Jan-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Coordinator Education Quality ReviewsJob Ref – 2288_11/25_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Education Quality teamFulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 7 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 15-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Occupational TherapyJob Ref – 2305_11/25_RTRLecturer role within our Department of Allied HealthFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 15-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Manager, Intellectual Property CommercialisationJob Ref – 2513_12/25_RTRJoin the Commercial Innovation department in 2026Full-time, 12 month fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 9 plus 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for position description | 14-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Manager, EnrolmentsJob Ref – 2356_11/25_RTRLeadership role within Student ServicesFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 9 + 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for position description | 07-Jan-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
