Swinburne University of Technology

Shape the next generation of electricians and electrical professionals Full-time, ongoing position at the Croydon and Wantirna campuses T1 – T3 salary (depending on qualifications) + 17% super and staff benefits At Swinburne University of Technology, we're passionate about delivering industry-leading vocational education that equips students with the skills and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce. As we continue to grow, we're seeking experienced and enthusiastic VET Teachers – Electrical to join our Trades, Engineering and Technology team. About the Role As a VET Teacher, you'll inspire, engage and educate students through contemporary teaching practices and industry-informed learning. Working collaboratively with a team of education professionals, you'll plan, deliver and assess high-quality training while creating engaging learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers. You'll play a key role in tailoring programs to meet the diverse needs of learners across a range of qualifications, while ensuring compliance with vocational education standards. Teaching responsibilities will primarily focus on units within the UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and UEE22020 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) training packages. There may also be opportunities to deliver Fee-for-Service training for candidates with the appropriate experience and expertise. About You You're a passionate educator and electrical industry professional who is committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that prepare students for successful careers. You'll bring current industry expertise, embrace innovative teaching approaches and enjoy working collaboratively to continuously improve educational outcomes. To be successful, you'll demonstrate: The ability to design and deliver innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs across a variety of delivery modes, using contemporary teaching practices and technologies. A commitment to creating inclusive, supportive and safe learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of students and clients. Experience developing and continuously improving teaching, learning and assessment resources that meet quality and compliance requirements. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, contribute ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives. A proactive approach to your own professional development, maintaining contemporary VET practice and current knowledge of the electrical industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with a genuine commitment to student success, mentoring and delivering an outstanding student experience. Confidence using digital technologies, including Microsoft Office applications, email and Learning Management Systems. Current practical industry experience within the electrical sector that enables you to bring real-world knowledge into the classroom. Please refer to the Position Description for the full list of key selection criteria and role responsibilities. Qualifications Essential to this role: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or equivalent Qualified ‘A’ Grade Electrician with significant experience Would be desirable: Solar Accreditation or Qualifications and or Experience Data Communications Qualifications and or Experience Diploma in VET / Adult Education About Swinburne University of Technology  Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.  What We Offer You! Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.  Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page! To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.  If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  Applications Close: Sunday 25 October 2026, at 11.00pm Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. #LI-SW Please click here for Position Description How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. 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Join us and help power the transition to net zero. Full-time, fixed-term position (until 31/01/2028) at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits About the Role Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an innovative and motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Renewable Energy to join the Department of Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering within the School of Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Swinburne’s net zero mission and sustainability goals while working on impactful renewable energy projects alongside industry and research partners. About the opportunity As part of the Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub, you will contribute to research and industry-focused initiatives across areas including: Power systems and power electronics Microgrid energy management and optimisation Transport electrification and EV charging PV system efficiency Wireless EV charging Workforce upskilling and training initiatives Scalable optimisation and control technologies for real-world energy systems You’ll also play an important role in strengthening existing industry partnerships and developing new collaborations, helping translate innovative research into practical solutions. About You You’ll bring a strong background in renewable energy technologies and a passion for solving complex energy challenges. You will ideally have: Experience with power system platforms such as PSSE and PSCAD, with the ability to contribute to industry training and workshops. Experience working in industry and/or regulatory or compliance-driven environments. Strong programming and technical skills, including Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW and IoT technologies. Experience delivering research projects, tracking milestones, reporting progress and overcoming project challenges. A demonstrated record of high-quality research publications and grant applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both research and industry audiences. The ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams, while also working independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, manage competing priorities and resolve challenges. Qualifications Completion of a doctoral qualification, or close to completion, or extensive relative experience, in Electrical and Renewable Energy Technologies or a related discipline. Equivalent combinations of relevant industry experience and expertise may be considered in place of a doctoral qualification. About Swinburne University of Technology  Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world. What We Offer You! Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.  Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page! To Apply  Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.  If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Monday 12 October 2026, at 11.00pm Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process. For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au. Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant. Please click here for Position Description How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. Login to an existing account or reset your password View our FAQ section View Hints & Tips to help with your application Preview Application Form By choosing to continue, you agree to the privacy policy. Show Privacy Policy

Vocational Education Teachers required to join Swinburne’s Trades & Engineering Technologies Casual teaching opportunities in Electrical available at our Wantirna campus Competitive rates, dependent upon qualifications and experience About the role Are you an electrician looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the lives of the next generation of sparkies? Are you passionate about training electrical apprentices and pre apprentices? The Trades Engineering and Technology Electrical Department is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced teachers to meet expected further growth in 2023 and beyond. Teaching will be for units from our current Electrical Training Packages UEE30820 and UEE22020. The requirement is to predominantly carry out teaching and assessment duties within these programs. The role of a Swinburne Vocational Education (VE) Teacher is to share their experience and knowledge with students and encourage our students to successfully obtain their qualifications. You will work within a passionate team of trade teachers who plan deliver, assess, evaluate and ensure compliance of high-quality education and training programs. If this sounds like you then don’t wait, Swinburne’s Electrical department (VE) are looking for teachers to commence immediately. About You You will have passion to teach and to positively impact apprentices, pre apprentices and those already within industry in a way that will encourage lifelong learning. You will also possess a demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes, reflecting an understanding of successful approaches to Electrical teaching Qualifications Qualified ‘A’ Grade Electrician with significant experience (Essential) Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 (Essential) Solar Accreditation or Qualification and/or Experience (Desired) About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:  Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience  Every Swinburne graduate gets a job  Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution  Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne. For more than a century, we have persevered in our commitment to not only provide, but also transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate and, above all, a determination to create positive change. Our vision for Vocational Education and Training (VET) is to be the best provider of vocational education in Australia known for our industry and community connections and excellence in student focused learning. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au. Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance. Equity and Diversity Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  For any support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan (Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position) Click here for Position Description How to apply: Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. Login to an existing account or reset your password View our FAQ section View Hints & Tips to help with your application Preview Application Form By choosing to continue, you agree to the privacy policy. Show Privacy Policy