Swinburne University of Technology

 Join a team shaping the future of Australian manufacturing  Full-time, fixed-term (until 30 June 2027) position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level A salary + 17% super and staff benefits  An exciting opportunity exists for a Research Associate to join the ARC Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing and contribute to industry-funded research delivering real-world impact. Working closely with researchers, engineers and industry partners, you will develop innovative software solutions that leverage Context Awareness, Internet of Things (IoT), Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced data integration technologies to improve manufacturing productivity and decision-making. This role will focus on ARC Digital Manufacturing Hub with Sutton Tools, which aims to develop a "Single Source of Truth" knowledgebase to enable data-driven productivity improvements. About the Role As a Research Associate, you will contribute to the research, design, development and evaluation of advanced software-based solutions in areas including:  Context-aware systems  Internet of Things (IoT)  Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)  Large-scale distributed systems  Knowledge management and data integration platforms  Digital manufacturing technologies  You will work closely with industry partners to understand business challenges and translate these into practical technical solutions. Success in this role will be measured primarily through project outcomes, industry impact and delivery of research milestones, with publication opportunities encouraged. Key responsibilities include:  Conducting research, development and evaluation of advanced software-based solutions.  Delivering project milestones and outcomes for the Sutton Tools collaboration.  Designing and implementing large-scale distributed and context-aware systems.  Integrating data from multiple heterogeneous sources and platforms.  Working closely with industry partners to understand business challenges and translate them into technical solutions.  Contributing to future research and industry funding proposals.  Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers and industry experts.  While research publications are encouraged, performance will primarily be measured through successful project delivery and industry impact.  Please note that due to the fixed-term nature of this role, candidates must already hold valid working rights for the duration of the contract to be considered. About You You are a motivated researcher and software developer who enjoys solving complex real-world challenges and working directly with industry partners. You will have:  Strong programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, Java, C/C++, .NET, JavaScript/React, R, Ruby, Perl or Bash.  Experience in software systems design and development of robust, scalable solutions.  Experience developing distributed, context-aware or data integration systems.  Knowledge of IoT and Applied AI technologies, including machine learning and large language models.  Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills.  Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.  Desirable  Experience working with manufacturing or industrial systems.  Experience in manufacturing data analytics.  Qualifications A Master's degree, or a Bachelor's degree with Honours and at least three years' relevant research experience. About the ARC Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing The ARC Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing brings together leading universities and industry partners to develop next-generation digital manufacturing technologies, including AI, digital twins and intelligent platforms that enhance productivity, quality and sustainability across Australian manufacturing. Based at Swinburne University's Hawthorn campus, this role offers opportunities for flexible working arrangements and collaboration with industry partners and researchers across Australia. Join us and contribute to research that delivers meaningful outcomes for industry while helping drive the future of digital manufacturing. 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 21 June, 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, 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 Research Services at Swinburne University Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus HEW Level 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefits About the Role The Research Grants and Contracts team within Research Services are seeking a highly experienced Manager, Major Research Initiatives to lead the delivery of research management and operational support for Swinburne’s largest and most strategically important research initiatives. You will support a defined portfolio of high value, complex, reputationally important, multi-party research awards, such as ARC Centres of Excellence, ARC Industrial Transformation Program, Australian Government funded projects, Cooperative Research Centres, State Government projects and other important industry projects and consortia. This role encompasses the full grants’ lifecycle, managing all pre-award and post-award activities associated with securing large grants, including support in bid preparation, budget analysis, compliance checks, ensuring certification processes, drafting and reviewing proposals, coordinating stakeholder inputs, and ensuring alignment with funding body guidelines. As the Manager, you will provide tailored project management advice, guidance, and support for the establishment, monitoring, reporting, and post-award administration of major research projects. You will also provide expert advice and strategic recommendations to inform key business decisions and develop and implement processes, workflows, and systems to ensure the effective and active management of major research projects from pre-award planning through to project completion. The position will work closely with research project leaders and staff, teams in Swinburne Research Services, and colleagues in Schools/ Centres, Commercialisation and Innovation area, to support the successful delivery of these projects and the research enterprise. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Substantial experience in complex program or research management including provision of expert, strategic advice, reporting and consulting. Demonstrable experience in project management and/or evaluation and/or contract management, with project management qualification(s). Highly developed planning and organisational skills with experience in establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines.  Excellent relationship management and consultation skills including the ability to undertake consultative processes, engage with senior management, influence and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders. Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive, innovative solutions Advanced computer literacy, particularly with current business management software packages and their various application capabilities is preferred.  Qualifications Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. Progress towards accreditation through the Australasian Research Management Society is preferred.  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 and a National Police 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, 12 June 2026 at 11:30pm. 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 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

Exciting opportunity to join Commercial Innovation Full ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus HEW 9 + 17% super and attractive staff benefits About the Role At Swinburne University of Technology, we’re building a globally connected innovation ecosystem-where research excellence meets industry need. As Commercialisation Manager - Health & MedTech, you’ll play a pivotal role in translating cutting-edge research into scalable ventures, partnerships and products that deliver economic, environmental and societal impact. This is a rare opportunity to operate as a true business builder within a university setting. You’ll work end-to-end across the commercialisation lifecycle-identifying and shaping opportunities, developing commercial strategies, securing investment, structuring IP deals and launching new ventures. Partnering closely with leading researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry, you’ll help bring bold ideas to life and accelerate their path to market. You’ll also manage a dynamic portfolio of spinouts and licensing opportunities, while building strong relationships across the innovation ecosystem-engaging with founders, funding bodies, government, and global partners. With the backing of Swinburne Ventures and a highly collaborative Innovation & Enterprise environment, you’ll be empowered to introduce new capabilities, drive venture creation and influence the future of research commercialisation. We’re looking for a commercially astute professional with experience in venture creation, IP commercialisation or innovation-led business development-someone who thrives in complexity, leads through influence, and brings both strategic thinking and execution capability. If you’re motivated by impact, innovation and the opportunity to shape the future of health and medtech, we’d love to hear from you. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated experience in business engagement and relationship development credentials, with experience of the realities of setting-up and growing commercial businesses. Demonstrated ability to deliver intellectual property and/or research capability commercialisation initiatives through own actions. Demonstrated experience in new venture transactions Leading by influence: proven ability to be persuasive with a diverse range of stakeholders, including strong verbal and written communication skills and exemplary negotiation skills. Experience in managing conflicts of interest and performing commercial due diligence. Qualifications Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 14th June 2026, 11pm  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, 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. 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. 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