Last Updated on November 13, 2026 by admin
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 |
| School of Design and Architecture – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2326_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Health Sciences – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2328_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2334_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2345_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Engineering – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2346_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education – Sessional Teaching Expression of Interest for 2027Job Ref – 2347_10/26_RTRPlease click here for Position DescriptionTeaching Areas List | 08-Jan-2027 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Casual VET Teacher – BricklayingJob Ref – 2321_10/26_RTRBuilt a career in bricklaying? Now help apprentices build theirs.Casual opportunities at our Wantirna campusAttractive hourly rates depending on qualifications and experiencePlease click here for Position Description | 13-Dec-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Defence PhD Scholarship in Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic CoatingJob Ref – 1470_07/26_RTRJoin the Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group at Swinburne UniversityFull-time, fixed-term (3 years) position at our Hawthorn campusAnnual stipend $35,000p.a.Please click here for Position Description | 02-Dec-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Lecturer, PhysiotherapyJob Ref – 2233_10/26_RTRJoin the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne UniversityPart time (0.8FTE), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 29-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| 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) |
| 2 x Workforce CoordinatorsJob Ref – 2182_10/26_RTRJoin the Workforce Operations team at Swinburne UniversityFull-time/Part-time, fixed term positions (until 30 April 2027) at our Hawthorn campusHEW Level 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for the Position Description | 22-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Education Manager – Adult Migrant English ProgramJob Ref – 2263_10/26_RTRJoin the Health, Science and Community unit within Vocational Education and TrainingFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusEM Level 1 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) |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow – GETC02 Centre of ExcellenceJob Ref – 2259_10/26_RTRAdvance catalyst technologies and help shape the future of carbon dioxide conversionFull-time, fixed-term position (2-years) at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level A salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 22-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Lecturer, Communication DesignJob Ref – 2289_10/26_RTRShape creative minds. Make an impact.Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease click here for Position Description | 22-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| AccessAbility AdviserJob Ref – 2397_11/26_RTRJoin the AccessAbility team at Swinburne UniversityFull time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% superannuationClick 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) |
| Library RoverJob Ref – 2185_10/26_RTRJoin the Library Environment & Experience team at Swinburne UniversityPart-time (0.6FTE), ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 4 salary + 17% superannuationClick here for position description | 19-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| AccessAbility Support OfficerJob Ref – 2396_11/26_RTRJoin the AccessAbility team at Swinburne UniversityFull time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusHEW 5 salary + 17% superannuationClick here for position description | 19-Nov-2026 11:00 PM (AEDT) |
| Executive Assistant, Information TechnologyJob Ref – 2351_10/26_RTRJoin the IT team as the Executive AssistantFull-time, ongoing position based at our Hawthorn campusHEW 6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsClick here for Position Description | 18-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Senior Coordinator, Residential LifeJob Ref – 2148_09/26_RTRJoin our Student Residences team at the University.Ongoing, full-time position based in Hawthorn.HEW6 salary and staff benefits.Click here to view PD. | 15-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| Social Media and Content OfficerJob Ref – 2305_10/26_RTRClick here to view PD. | 15-Nov-2026 11:30 PM (AEDT) |
| International Admissions OfficerJob Ref – 2330_10/26_RTRJoin our Future Students team at the University.Fixed term until 30 September 2027, full-time position based in Hawthorn.HEW5 salary and staff benefits.Click here to view PD. | 15-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) |
| Learning and Engagement CoordinatorJob Ref – 2308_10/26_RTRTurn knowledge into action. Help create more inclusive employmentFull-time, fixed-term position (until 30 June 2028) at our Hawthorn campusHEW6 salary + 17% super and staff benefitsPlease 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) |