- Join a Passionate Team Shaping the Future of Education
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits
About The Role
At Swinburne University of Technology, we believe education changes lives — and we’re looking for someone who shares that belief. The Department of Education, a vital part of the School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the communities we serve. Our ethos is shaped by collaboration, innovation, and a deep commitment to students and professional partners alike.
We are seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking academic to join our team and lead the way in educational leadership and/or curriculum pedagogy within our Initial Teacher Education programs. You will teach across undergraduate and postgraduate courses, design and enhance curriculum, and ensure our programs meet the highest standards of quality, relevance, and accreditation. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the department’s research profile, supervise and mentor postgraduate students, and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen teaching and learning across the department.
To succeed, you will bring expertise in tertiary teaching, a growing research track record, and proven skills in curriculum innovation across blended, hybrid, and online environments. Your leadership, organisational skills, and ability to engage and inspire students will be essential, along with the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
If you are passionate about shaping educational futures, driving curriculum innovation, and developing leadership capacity in the teaching profession, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of teacher education at Swinburne.
About You
To thrive in this role, you'll bring experience in the following areas:
- Demonstrated tertiary teaching excellence, including unit coordination, in educational leadership and/or curriculum pedagogy.
- Expertise in innovative curriculum development across diverse delivery modes.
- A strong ability to mentor and build capacity in students.
- An emerging track record of quality research publications.
- Strong organisational skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor in Education and/or Postgraduate Teaching Degree
- A Doctoral qualification relevant to 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.
To Apply
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Applications Close: Monday 25 August 2025, 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 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.
