Last Updated on September 30, 2026 by admin
Deakin University in Australia invites application for vacant Research and Faculty Positions, a public university in Victoria, the university was named after the second Prime Minister of Australia, Alfred Deakin.
| Position | Location | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Coordinator, Student Complaints and Conduct | Flexible, Geelong – City, Melbourne – Burwood | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Drive best-practice management of high-risk student complaints and conduct matters, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. | ||
| Partnership Evaluation Coordinator | Flexible | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Join a dynamic team within Deakin’s Institute for Health Transformation, focused on measuring and enhancing the impact of strategic partnerships. Working with a diverse range of stakeholders, you’ll coordinate evaluation activities, analyse data and translate insights into meaningful recommendations that inform decision-making, drive continuous improvement and strengthen outcomes. | ||
| Accredited Allied Health Professional (Occupational Therapist, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist or Dietitian | Melbourne – Burwood | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Join Deakin University as a group facilitator supporting children and families in an innovative clinical trial. This exciting role combines online group facilitation, participant engagement and high-quality research within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. | ||
| Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Clinical Studies and Imaging Practice | Geelong – Waurn Ponds | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Join Deakin’s School of Medicine as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to teach, research and lead clinical studies and medical imaging practice. | ||
| Join Deakin Law School | Academic Opportunities Across Levels A-D | Flexible, Geelong – City, Melbourne – Burwood | 8 Nov 2026 |
| A fantastic opportunity to advance your teaching career and contribute to student success at a leading university. Join a collaborative academic community and make a meaningful impact through teaching excellence. | ||
| Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) | Melbourne – City | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Join Deakin University’s globally recognised Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) as a Senior Lecturer (Level C) or Associate Professor (Level D). Based at Deakin Downtown in Melbourne’s CBD, this continuing academic opportunity offers the chance to lead internationally impactful research in assessment, feedback and digital learning while shaping the future of higher education. You will drive teaching and learning innovation, secure competitive research funding, mentor emerging researchers, and build strategic partnerships that enhance educational outcomes. | ||
| Legal Counsel | Flexible | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Join a dynamic legal team where your expertise will make a real impact; provide trusted legal advice while contributing to strategic compliance projects that strengthen governance, manage risk, and support organisational success. Must have extensive experience in employment and workplace law, with a strong background in dispute resolution. | ||
| Associate Director, Cyber Exposure & Threat Intelligence | Flexible, Geelong – City, Melbourne – Burwood | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Bring your cyber expertise to a role with University-wide impact. Lead a specialist portfolio, advise senior leaders and shape the frameworks, capabilities and practices that underpin Deakin’s cyber resilience | ||
| Research Fellow | Geelong – City | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Join a powerhouse partnership shaping the future of healthcare. As a Research Fellow within the Deakin – Barwon Health partnership, you’ll drive solution focused research that influences policy, strengthens clinical practice, and delivers real world impact. This role is perfect for a curious, collaborative researcher ready to innovate, lead emerging projects, and contribute to a vibrant, high performing research team. | ||
| Research Assistant | Geelong – City | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Be part of a leading health research team shaping better outcomes for patients and communities. In this role, you’ll provide high level research and administrative support, assist with data analysis and grant activities, manage research systems, and coordinate events and publications. Ideal for a detail driven, proactive Research Assistant who enjoys variety and meaningful work. | ||
Partner, Faculty Research Marketing | Flexible, Geelong – City, Melbourne – Burwood | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Lead, influence and elevate the profile of world-class research as our next Partner, Faculty Research Marketing. In this strategic role, you will work in close partnership with the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Health to strengthen the visibility, reputation and impact of their research. Working closely with academic and professional staff, research groups and institutes, you will develop compelling marketing and communication strategies, align faculty research priorities with University objectives, and deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement and connect Deakin’s research with key audiences. | ||
| Research Assistant | Geelong – City | 8 Oct 2026 |
| An exciting opportunity for two motivated Research Assistants to contribute to high-quality research, scholarship, and innovative activities within the Deakin IMPACT team. | ||
| Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning | Geelong – Waurn Ponds, Melbourne – Burwood | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Help connect students with meaningful industry experiences that enhance employability and prepare them for successful careers. | ||
| Administrative Officer | Warrnambool | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Be part of the team helping bring the Doctor of Medicine program’s teaching and learning experience to life. | ||
| Senior Officer, Campus Maintenance | Melbourne – Burwood | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Play a key role in maintaining Deakin’s Burwood campuses, coordinating maintenance activities and delivering safe, high-quality facilities for students and staff. | ||
| Casual Kitchen Hand | Geelong – Waurn Ponds | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Join the kitchen team at Waurn Ponds Estate! This casual opportunity offers flexible hours, a supportive team environment and the chance to be part of delivering a great dining experience. You’ll assist with food preparation, maintain high hygiene standards and help keep the kitchen running smoothly. | ||
| Associate Professor, Nursing | Melbourne – Burwood | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Lead, Inspire, and Innovate. Make your mark as an Associate Professor in Nursing by leading teaching excellence and producing research that drives real-world change | ||
| Lead, University Rankings | Flexible | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Shape Deakin University’s global rankings strategy. | ||
| Senior Teaching Fellow (Clinical Educator) | Melbourne – Burwood | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Join us in shaping the future of psychology education and clinical training. You’ll lead the establishment and operation of an innovative psychology training clinic, supervise postgraduate placement students, and foster impactful partnerships with industry and community stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to drive excellence in teaching, enhance student learning experiences, influence clinical placement outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing growth and reputation of Deakin University’s psychology programs. | ||
| Lecturer in Occupational Therapy | Geelong – City | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Join Deakin’s growing Occupational Therapy discipline and contribute to high‑quality teaching, emerging research and meaningful industry engagement. We are exclusively inviting current and former sessional academic individuals who have made valuable contributions to the academic community at Deakin University to apply. | ||
| Senior Manager, Market Insights | Flexible, Geelong – City, Melbourne – Burwood | 4 Oct 2026 |
| Lead a team of strategic thinkers and insight specialists, translating domestic and international market intelligence into opportunities for course innovation and growth. As a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you’ll help shape Deakin’s course portfolio, priorities and strategies for the future. | ||