Swinburne University of Technology
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Swinburne University of Technology is a world-class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation and is now recognised as one of the world’s best universities under 50 years old.
With a reputation for quality education and cutting-edge research, we believe in bringing people and technology together for a better world.
Swinburne attracts academics who are making a real-world impact through their research and teachers who bring their expert knowledge and industry experience into the classroom.
Swinburne’s range of courses across 17 subject areas provide qualifications at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. As a dual-sector institution, we also offer vocational education, as well as shorter courses for professional development. All our educational offerings have been developed in consultation with industry to prepare graduates for a fast-moving, tech-rich future.
Swinburne is also focused on delivering research that creates economic and social impact. We aim to be the most industry engaged university in Australia, fostering close ties with industry, business and governmental organisations to ensure that our research produces innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations for decades to offer students authentic workplace experiences through Work Integrated Learning. All undergraduate learners receive real industry experience at Swinburne, through placements, internships or industry-linked projects, ensuring they graduate with the skills and experience to succeed in today’s competitive labour market.
Swinburne is spread over three campuses in Melbourne and one in Sarawak, Malaysia. Swinburne’s main campus in Hawthorn boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the multi-million-dollar Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre and Advanced Technologies Centre, Smart Structures Laboratory, Neuroimaging Facility and OzSTAR and Ngarru Tindebeek supercomputers.
Importantly, we know our differences are what make us stronger — like smaller class sizes, a caring and vibrant community, and an environment where students, teachers, researchers and industry can come together to make an impact.
Learn about our next gen courses, research, industry partnerships and more at Swinburne University of Technology.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Swinburne University of Technology
- Student gender ratio
- 43 F : 57 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 41% (1)
- Students per staff
- 28.4 (1)
- Student total
- 15725 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
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Director, Education Innovation Lab
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
Shape next-generation learning at a leading university Full-time, 5-years fixed term (with ongoing underlying position), Hawthorn campus Academic Level E + salary loading and 17% superannuation About the Role The Director, Education Innovation Lab is a unique academic leadership role responsible for establishing and leading Swinburne’s Education Innovation Lab as a flagship, university-wide platform for future-focused educational innovation. Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Educational Innovation, the Director will provide strategic leadership to anticipate emerging futures of education and drive the design, testing and validation of new approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and learner experience. The role will lead a portfolio of programs spanning futures exploration, design-led incubation and rapid prototyping, ensuring that insights and validated models can be translated into scalable institutional practice. Working in partnership with academic and professional leaders across the University, as well as industry, EdTech and global collaborators, the Director will position the Lab as a catalyst for transformation. The role will also foster a culture of disciplined experimentation, enabling Swinburne to explore bold educational possibilities while maintaining academic quality and integrity. About the Education Innovation Lab The Education Innovation Lab is Swinburne’s central platform for educational innovation, focused on systemic transformation across teaching, learning, policy and practice. It brings together educators, students, professional staff and industry partners to reimagine how education is designed, delivered and experienced, responding to complex challenges through collaborative experimentation and rapid prototyping. About You You are an accomplished academic leader with an internationally recognised track record in educational innovation, futures of education, design-led change or related fields. You bring a combination of experience across higher education and industry, enabling you to connect academic thinking with real-world application and shape future-focused education models. You have demonstrated success leading complex initiatives and bring expertise in futures thinking, emerging technologies and design-led innovation. A collaborative and influential leader, you build strong partnerships, lead high-performing teams and translate innovative ideas into practical, scalable outcomes. *Please refer to the link at the bottom of this page to view the position description. Qualifications A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline. Recognition as a leading authority in education innovation, learning and teaching or higher education transformation. 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 Swinburne University will be supported in its global search for this position by the executive search firm - The Insight Group. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or to apply, please contact Dr. Rohan Carr or Ms. Emily Witts at The Insight Group via applications@insightgroup.com.au or by phone on +61 3 9654 3288. To review the Position Description, please scroll down to 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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Friday, 15 May 2026 at 11:30pm AEST. 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. 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. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). 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 Click here for the Position Description
Salary
Competitive
Posted
8 Apr 2026
VET Teacher – Building Construction (Carpentry)
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
Shape the Future of Trades Education Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus T2-T2.3 depending on skills and depending qualifications plus 17% super About the Role Are you a passionate industry professional ready to inspire the next generation of trades experts? Join Swinburne and bring your real-world experience into a dynamic teaching environment where innovation, collaboration, and student success are at the heart of everything we do. As a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging, high-quality training that prepares students for the demands of modern industry. You’ll design and deliver learning across certificate II and Certificate III in Carpentry using contemporary teaching practices and technologies. Working within a collaborative team, you will: Plan, deliver and assess training aligned to current Training Packages Adapt programs to meet diverse learner and industry needs Foster an inclusive, supportive and safe learning environment Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of training delivery Contribute to the development of innovative teaching and assessment materials About You You’re an experienced and motivated professional who thrives on sharing knowledge and supporting others to succeed. You bring: Carpentry qualifications and significant industry experience Proven ability to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across varied learning modes A strong commitment to student experience, mentoring and inclusive education Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Confidence using digital tools and learning management systems A proactive approach to your own professional development Qualifications Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 Qualified Carpenter with significant experience 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: Thursday 23 April 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. 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. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). 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. 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
Salary
Competitive
Posted
7 Apr 2026
Teacher - TET - Electrical
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
Swinburne University of Technology
Australia, Hawthorn
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
Salary
Competitive
Posted
7 Apr 2026
Subjects Taught at Swinburne University of Technology
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Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology
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