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 at Swinburne University in Australia
| 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 |
| 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 | 29-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Scholarship CSIRO – Exploring autonomous methods for distribution network identificationJob Ref – 0213_02/26_RTRShaping the Future of Smart Electricity NetworksFull-time, fixed-term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campusAnnual stipend $35,500pa (2026 rate)Please click here for Position Description | 29-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Department Chair and Associate Professor/Professor of Media and CommunicationJob Ref – 0079_01/26_RTRKey academic leadership position within the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and EducationFull-time, 3-years fixed term role with underlying ongoing position, HawthornAcademic Level D/E salary + 17% super and additional salary loading for the duration of the fixed term appointmentClick here for the Position Description | 27-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Strategic Advisor – Enterprise CreationJob Ref – 0387_02/26_RTRShape the future of applied research and commercialisationFull-time, fixed-term position (until Feb 2029) at our Hawthorn campusMarket competitive salaryClick here for position description | 25-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Philanthropy ManagerJob Ref – 2345_11/25_RTRJoin Swinburne as a Senior Philanthropy ManagerFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHEW 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 22-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Educator – AMEP ProgramsJob Ref – 0279_02/26_RTRAMEP (Adult Migrant Education Program) | Centre for Foundational StudiesFull-time, fixed-term position (until January 2027) at our Croydon campusSenior Educator salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 22-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Counsellor (Indigenous Health & Wellbeing)Job Ref – 0446_02/26_RTRSwinburne Health Services | In partnership with the Moondani Toombadool CentreFull-time, fixed-term position (until March 2027) at our Hawthorn campusHEW 7 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 22-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Scholarship – ARC Training Centre for Automated Vehicles in Rural and Remote RegionsJob Ref – 0139_01/26_RTRSensing technique & autonomous systemFull-time, fixed-term (3-years) position at our Hawthorn campusScholarship stipend – $40,000 per annum for 3 yearsClick here for the Position Description | 20-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Schools Recruitment SpecialistJob Ref – 0483_02/26_RTRJoin the purpose-led and results focused Swinburne Schools Recruitment team Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 18-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Health Research Technical OfficerJob Ref – 0094_01/26_RTRTechnical role within the School of Health SciencesFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 18-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Research Infrastructure (HPC) SupportJob Ref – 0457_02/26_RTRJoin the Centre for Astrophysics and SupercomputingFull-time, 4-years fixed term position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 17-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Occupational Therapy (Education Specialist) – Department of Allied HealthJob Ref – 2325_11/25_RTRJoin the Occupational Therapy team within the Department of Allied HealthOngoing, Fulltime position at our Hawthorn campusAttractive salary depending on qualifications and benefits with flexible working optionsClick here for position description | 17-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Director, ProcurementJob Ref – 2188_11/25_RTRClick here for position description | 16-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Nursing (Indigenous Applications Only)Job Ref – 1460_08/25_RTRDepartment of Nursing, School of Health SciencesFull-time or part-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and flexible work optionsClick here for the Position Description | 15-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| International Systems ManagerJob Ref – 0312_02/26_RTRExcellent opportunity within Future StudentsFull-time, 1 year fixed-term position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 8 plus 17% super and attractive staff benefitsClick here for position description | 15-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Project Lead – Education DesignJob Ref – 0270_02/26_RTRJoin our Education Innovation Exchange department.Full-time, fixed term until March 2028 position at our Hawthorn campus.$116,228 salary + 17% super and staff benefits.Click here to view PD. | 12-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Research Grants OfficerJob Ref – 2158_11/25_RTRJoin our Research Grants and Contracts team.Two full-time, ongoing positions at our Hawthorn campus.HEW6 Level + 17% super and staff benefits.Click here to view PD. | 11-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Clinical Research InterviewerJob Ref – 0159_01/26_RTRBe part of a national study shaping the future of mental health careFull-time or Part time (0.5), fixed-term position (12-months) at our Hawthorn campusRSCHA 1-3 salary (depending on experience) + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 11-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| 3 x Research FellowJob Ref – 0236_02/26_RTRBe Part of Australia’s Leading Social Impact Network3 Opportunities available | Full-time or Part time (0.6FTE – 1.0FTE), fixed-term (2 years) at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 11-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Cyber Security SpecialistJob Ref – 0303_02/26_RTRClick here for position description | 10-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Portfolio OfficerJob Ref – 0398_02/26_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Student Residences team Multiple fulltime, ongoing positions at our Hawthorn campus HEW 6 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 10-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Research Fellow in Artificial IntelligenceJob Ref – 2507_12/25_RTRJoin the Department of Mechanical and Product Design EngineeringFull-time, 12-months fixed term position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 10-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Operations Manager, Centre for Mental Health and Brain SciencesJob Ref – 0150_01/26_RTRJoin the Centre for Mental Health and Brain SciencesFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 10-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Director, Educational Futures and Experiential LearningJob Ref – 0383_02/26_RTRSenior academic leadership role within the Education Innovation ExchangeFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level E salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 10-Mar-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Manager, Vocational Education QualityJob Ref – 0249_02/26_RTRLeadership role within VET OperationsFull-time, ongoing position at our Wantirna and Hawthorn campusHEW Level 9 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 09-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Liaison Officer, Accessibility and InclusionJob Ref – 0155_01/26_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Swinburne AccessAbility Services team Fulltime, fixed term (12-month) position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 7 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 09-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, EducationJob Ref – 0182_02/26_RTRShape the leaders who will shape tomorrow’s classroomsFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 09-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Casual PTE Test AdministratorJob Ref – 0364_02/26_RTRBe part of something that truly changes lives.Casual opportunity at our Hawthorn campusAttractive casual rates depending on qualificationsPlease click here for Position Description | 09-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Planning and Operations ManagerJob Ref – 0367_02/26_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Future Students and Marketing team Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 8 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 09-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Team Lead, Residential ServicesJob Ref – 0395_02/26_RTRJoin the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Student Residences team Fulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 7 salary + 17% superClick here for position description | 09-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Clinical Fellow, Program DevelopmentJob Ref – 0083_01/26_RTRJoin the Centre for Mental Health and Brain SciencesPart-time, 12m fixed term (leave replacement) position, Hawthorn campusAcademic Level A or B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description (Level A)Click here for the Position Description (Level B) | 08-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Director, Centre for Inclusive EmploymentJob Ref – 0145_01/26_RTRSenior leadership position at the Centre for Inclusive Employment (CIE) within the Centre for Social Impact (CSI)Full-time, fixed-term position (until 30 June 2029), Hawthorn campusAcademic Level D/E salary + 17% super. Additional leadership loading subject to negotiation.Click here for the Position Description | 08-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Business AnalystJob Ref – 0204_02/26_RTRJoin our Strategy & Transformation area of the business.Full-time, fixed-term position until 26 Feb 2027 at our Hawthorn campus.Competitive salary + 17% super and staff benefits.Click here to view PD. | 08-Mar-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Director, Enterprise Change & EngagementJob Ref – 0311_02/26_RTRShape enterprise wide change as Director, Enterprise Change & EngagementFull-time, fixed-term (till 2031) position based at our Hawthorn campusAttractive salary + 17% super and hybrid work environmentPlease click here for Position Description | 08-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Director Strategy and PerformanceJob Ref – 0336_02/26_RTRLead enterprise wide strategy, accelerating performance and large scale transformation.Full-time, fixed-term (till 2030) position based at our Hawthorn campusAttractive salary + 17% super and hybrid work environmentClick here for Position Description | 08-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Research Fellow (Indigenous applications only)Job Ref – 2533_12/25_RTRResearch with purpose. Partnership with community.Full-time, fixed-term (12-month) position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 05-Mar-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
