Swinburne University of Technology

Lead the School of Science, Computing, and Emerging Technologies Full-time, five-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus Attractive salary + 17% super and staff benefits Lead academic excellence, innovation and sustainable growth About the Role Swinburne University of Technology is seeking an accomplished academic leader to lead the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies. Reporting to the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, you will set the School’s strategic direction and be accountable for its quality, performance and financial sustainability. You will bring together excellence in education, research and innovation to strengthen student outcomes and deliver impact through industry and community partnerships. This is an opportunity to shape the School’s future across its departments, research units and discipline groups. You will lead the development of relevant, innovative and financially sustainable courses, strengthen research excellence and impact, and build an environment in which innovation and entrepreneurship can flourish. Through partnerships within Swinburne and with industry, government and other universities, you will advance collaborative research, commercialisation and new products and services. As a member of the Academic Executive Group and the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Group, you will contribute to University-wide strategy, governance and decision-making. You will work across disciplines and portfolios to support Swinburne’s growth, international engagement and long-term sustainability. Your leadership priorities will include: Delivering an outstanding student experience through high-quality teaching, innovative course design and continuous improvement across delivery channels and partners. Strengthening research performance and impact through collaborative projects, external funding, high-quality postgraduate research supervision, and a commitment to research integrity and security. Building national and international partnerships that support education, research, commercialisation and a sustainable international footprint. Developing the School’s staffing profile and allocating workload strategically and cost-effectively, while supporting staff performance, key talent and succession planning. Taking full profit-and-loss accountability, aligning budgets and student load forecasts with strategic priorities, and acting to achieve financial and performance targets. Creating an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports staff and students, encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, and upholds academic quality and good governance. You will have the scope to shape education and research across science, computing and emerging technologies, develop the next generation of academic leaders, and strengthen the School’s contribution to Swinburne’s Ad Astra strategy. About You You will bring: Demonstrated profile as an international academic leader in the relevant field, and the ability to lead across broader discipline areas within this field. Strong business acumen, with the ability to identify and realise commercial opportunities, manage resources effectively and deliver financially sustainable outcomes. Excellent strategic, analytical and conceptual skills, with a proven ability to develop and implement strategy in a complex environment. A record of collaborative leadership across disciplines and sectors, including learning and teaching leadership that improves student outcomes and supports innovative course development. Demonstrated research leadership, including the ability to develop staff and research programs that achieve national and international outcomes through collaboration with universities, industry and government. A thorough understanding of Australian tertiary education, international activities, and the leadership, management and governance of contemporary universities. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage academic, professional and technical staff, students, and senior stakeholders in industry and government; lead consultatively; and support innovation, entrepreneurship and constructive change. Qualifications A PhD in a relevant discipline. *Please refer to the link at the bottom of this page to view the position description. 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.  Appointment requires a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check, or the ability to obtain one before commencement. Applications Close: Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 11:30pm AEDT.  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. As a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, Swinburne is taking positive steps to effect change and we are committed to advancing gender equality in academia and in particular in STEM disciplines. We strongly encourage applications from suitably qualified women and 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. 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

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

Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B or C salary + 17% super and staff benefits About the Role Swinburne University is seeking an experienced academic to join our Department of Business Technology and Entrepreneurship as a Lecturer (level B) or Senior Lecturer (level C) with expertise in Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Information Systems to deliver high-quality personalised education and foster a strong research culture that includes international collaboration, competitive grants and high-quality publications. In this role, you will prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops and assess students in the relevant business discipline both on campus and online. This includes making a significant contribution to the initiation and development of academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. As the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Business Analytics, AI and Information Systems you will also be expected to mentor and counsel students on academic matters and also supervise masters by research and PhD students. A strong commitment to research excellence is essential for this position and you will contribute to the School’s research output, income and impact. You will be encouraged to build on and strengthen existing links and partnerships with industry, government, business, communities and professions in Australia and internationally. *This is one academic position that may be appointed at Academic Level B (Lecturer) or Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer), commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and demonstrated track record against the relevant level expectations set out in the position description. About You To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: Demonstrated ability to undertake or experience in undertaking teaching, associated administration, coordination and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  Demonstrated excellence and commitment to innovative education, including blended learning formats, online teaching and the use of case studies, role-plays and/or simulations in the learning environment. Demonstrated academic leadership ability, including leadership of program or unit development, academic quality or teaching teams. (Level C) Demonstrated excellence and commitment to research, capability in a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline-relevant quality academic journals. Demonstrated ability or potential to attract external research funding or contribute to funded research projects. Qualifications An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field. A teaching qualification is preferred.  Membership of an appropriate professional body 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 the following: CV Cover Letter Responses to the Key Selection Criteria 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: Friday, 20 November 2026 at 11:30pm AEDT. 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 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