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Explore Careers at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Learn about competitive salaries, 17% superannuation, and how to apply for the current academic year.
Are you looking for a workplace that loves technology and new ideas? Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class school in Melbourne that focuses on making an impact. We bring together people and technology to solve real-world problems.
Because we are constantly growing, we need talented people to join our team. Whether you are a researcher, a teacher, or a business professional, Swinburne offers a vibrant space where you can shine. Let's look at why your next career move should be to Swinburne.
| 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 |
| Casual VET Teacher - CarpentryJob Ref - 2258_10/26_RTRStill love the trade, but ready for a new challenge?Casual opportunities at our Croydon and Wantirna campusesAttractive hourly rates (depending on qualifications and experience)Please click here for Position Description | 27-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Executive Dean - School of Science, Computing, and Emerging TechnologiesJob Ref - 2179_10/26_RTRLead the School of Science, Computing, and Emerging TechnologiesFull-time, five-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campusAttractive salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 22-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Scholarship in Multimodal Imaging for Epilepsy Surgery AssessmentJob Ref - 2147_09/26_RTRAdvance the Future of Epilepsy Care Through Multimodal Brain ImagingFull-time, fixed-term (3.5 years) position at our Hawthorn campusScholarship stipend of $42,440 per annumPlease click here for Position Description | 22-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Information SystemsJob Ref - 1320_06/26_RTRDepartment of Business Technology and EntrepreneurshipFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B or C salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 20-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| PhD Scholarship, Source Imaging for Drug Resistant EpilepsyJob Ref - 2149_09/26_RTRHelp Transform the Future of Epilepsy SurgeryFull-time, fixed-term (3.5 years) position at our Hawthorn campusScholarship stipend of $42,440 per annumPlease click here for Position Description | 15-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Officer, Built Environment ComplianceJob Ref - 2249_10/26_RTRJoin the Estate Strategy and Portfolio Planning team at Swinburne University Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus,Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits Click here for Position Description | 13-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Design CoordinatorJob Ref - 2252_10/26_RTRWork with a dedicated team of architects, designers and built environment professionals Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits Click here for Position Description | 13-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, LawJob Ref - 2222_10/26_RTRShape the next generation of legal professionalsFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 11-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Clinic Administration OfficerJob Ref - 2110_09/26_RTRJoin the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne UniversityPart time (0.3FTE), 12-months fixed term position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 5 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 06-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Project Officer, Minor WorksJob Ref - 2201_10/26_RTRSeeking a Senior Project Officer, Minor Works at Swinburne UniversityFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHew 7+ 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 06-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, AccountingJob Ref - 2164_09/26_RTRInspire future business leaders through innovative teaching and impactful research.Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 05-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Information and Data Governance OfficerJob Ref - 2032_09/26_RTRHelp shape the way we use Data and AI as an Information and Data Governance OfficerFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHew 5 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 04-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Fees and Scholarships AdministratorJob Ref - 2134_09/26_RTRJoin the Student Administration team at Swinburne UniversityFull time, fixed-term (ending Jan 2028) position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 4 salary + 17% superannuationClick here for position description | 04-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| VET Teacher - ElectricalJob Ref - 1371_06/26_RTRShape the next generation of electrical professionalsFull-time, ongoing position at the Croydon and Wantirna campusesT1 – T3 salary (depending on qualifications) + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 03-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Library RoverJob Ref - 2183_10/26_RTRJoin the Library Environment & Experience team at Swinburne UniversityFulltime, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 4 salary + 17% superannuationClick here for position description | 03-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Health Placement CoordinatorJob Ref - 2200_10/26_RTRConnect students with valuable hands-on experienceFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 03-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Health Placement Compliance OfficerJob Ref - 2236_10/26_RTRHelp students take the next step towards their healthcare careers.Part time (0.6), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 5 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 03-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Product Marketing and Communications AdvisorJob Ref - 1587_07/26_RTRJoin the Brand and Marketing team at Swinburne UniversityFull time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% superannuationClick here for position description | 01-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Occupational Therapy / Senior Lecturer, Occupational TherapyJob Ref - 2108_09/26_RTRHelp Shape the Next Generation of Occupational TherapistsOngoing, full-time (1.0) and a part time (0.4) opportunities at our Hawthorn campus, with flexible appointment fractions considered for suitable candidates.Academic Level B-C salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description - Senior LecturerPlease click here for Position Description - Lecturer | 01-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Manager, Property & MaintenanceJob Ref - 2171_10/26_RTRSenior Manager, Property & Maintenance opportunity at Swinburne UniversityFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHew 9+ 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 31-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Maintenance OfficerJob Ref - 2172_10/26_RTROpportunity for an experienced Maintenance Officer at Swinburne UniversityFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHew 6 + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 31-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Manager, Sustainability & Asset PerformanceJob Ref - 2189_10/26_RTRDrive Swinburne's sustainability reporting and asset performance through data-led insightFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHew 9 + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 30-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Energy & Sustainability AnalystJob Ref - 2190_10/26_RTRAn opportunity for an experienced Energy and Sustainability Analyst Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campus Hew 7 + 17% super and staff benefits Click here for Position Description | 30-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Curriculum and Accreditation SpecialistJob Ref - 2191_10/26_RTRJoin the Academic Program Innovation unitFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 28-Oct-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Industry Fellow – Practice Change and Employment PathwaysJob Ref - 2103_09/26_RTRJoin Swinburne’s Centre for Social ImpactFull-time, fixed-term position (until 30 June 2028) at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 27-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Space & Planning OfficerJob Ref - 2180_10/26_RTRHelp shape the future of Swinburne's campuses as the Space and Planning Officer.Full-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 27-Oct-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Clinical PhysiologyJob Ref - 2100_09/26_RTRShape the Future of Clinical Technologies Education and ResearchFull-time, fixed-term (until Dec2029) position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for position description | 27-Oct-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Research AssistantJob Ref - 2213_10/26_RTRJoin the Department of Psychological Sciences at Swinburne UniversityPart time (0.7FTE), 3-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campusRSCHA Level 3 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 27-Oct-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Associate Professor/Professor, Exercise and Sport ScienceJob Ref - 1925_08/26_RTRJoin the Department of Biomedical Health and Exercise SciencesFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level D or E salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 26-Oct-2026 05:00 PM (AEDT) |
Why Work at Swinburne?
At Swinburne, we don't just offer a job; we offer a chance to be part of something big. We are famous for being "future-focused" and "industry-engaged."
- Top Pay and Super: Most roles offer a very high 17% superannuation (retirement fund) contribution.
- Flexible Work: We support hybrid work and flexible hours so you can enjoy your life outside of work.
- Big Discounts: Staff get a 50% discount on study fees, plus cheaper gym memberships and travel deals.
- Inclusive Culture: We celebrate everyone, no matter their background, and offer strong support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Career Areas at Swinburne
We have many different roles across our campuses in Hawthorn, Croydon, and Wantirna.
1. Academic and Research
We are looking for leaders in Nursing, Psychology, STEM, and Design. If you love teaching or want to lead "moon shot" research projects, this is the place for you.
2. Professional and Management
Our university runs on the talent of our professional staff. We often have openings for:
- Student Success Coaches: Helping students reach their goals.
- Marketing and Communications: Sharing the Swinburne story with the world.
- IT and Transformation Leads: Building the digital tools of tomorrow.
3. Vocational Education (TAFE)
As a multi-sector university, we also offer many roles in vocational training. This is perfect for experts who want to teach practical skills to the next generation of workers.
How to Apply
The application process at Swinburne is simple and digital. We want to hear your story!
- Find Your Role: Check the Swinburne Jobs Portal for current vacancies.
- Prepare Your Papers: You will need a CV and a Cover Letter.
- Address the Criteria: For some roles, you must write short paragraphs explaining how you meet the "Key Selection Criteria."
- Submit: Upload everything to our online system.
- Interview: If you are a good match, we will invite you to a chat (online or in person) to learn more about you.
Join a "Moon Shot" Team
Swinburne is a place for people who want to disrupt the status quo. If you are accountable, engaged, and ready to innovate, we want you on our team.
Check our job board today and see how you can help us create the technology and talent of the future!