Organisation/Company SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Research Field Arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 4 Jul 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country Australia Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
* Full‐time, 2 year fixed‐term position at our Hawthorn campus
* Academic Level B + 17% super and attractive staff benefits
About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Lecturer, Applied Innovation (2‐year fixed term) to join Design Factory Melbourne (DFM) – a globally connected innovation hub embedded at the intersection of academia, industry and emerging startup ecosystems.
This role offers flexibility across teaching, applied research and innovation services, with opportunities to contribute to DFM's diverse portfolio of industry projects, co‐created innovation initiatives and startup‐facing engagements.
We're seeking an emerging or established academic with experience in applied innovation, interdisciplinary or design‐led learning and a passion for bridging academic and industry practice.
About You
* Demonstrated experience in teaching in a university setting.
* Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience in higher education, including experience contributing to course teams, fostering a collaborative working environment, and supporting the delivery and enhancement of undergraduate curricula in alignment with institutional goals. (Desirable)
* Demonstrated capability to contribute to teaching a range of undergraduate and postgraduate innovation‐based unit offerings.
* Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context including high quality publications. (Desirable)
Qualifications
* A PhD tertiary qualification aligned to innovation methodology or equivalent demonstrated experience.
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.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
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.
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.
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