About The Role
We are seeking a Lecturer in Sport Management to join the Department of Management and Marketing. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials, and workshops, as well as assessing students across both on-campus and online learning environments. You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of academic programs in Sport Management, working collaboratively with academic colleagues to drive innovation in curriculum design. You will also provide academic mentoring and guidance to students, and may supervise honours, master’s, and PhD research projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the Sport Innovation Research Group (SIRG) and enhancing the School\'s research performance by increasing research output, securing external funding, and generating real-world impact. You will actively engage with industry partners, incorporating their perspectives into teaching, and securing and delivering research contracts. Proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods is essential, with expertise in tools such as SPSS, SmartPLS, NVivo, Python, and R. Experience applying artificial intelligence tools in teaching and research is highly desirable.
In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, you will undertake administrative duties related to your role and contribute to broader School management and governance activities. You will also be expected to support and expand partnerships with government, industry, community organisations, and professional bodies both within Australia and internationally. This position offers an exciting prospect to be part of a department known for its high-quality, personalised education and strong research culture, including international collaboration and impactful publications.
Please ensure that your cover letter/response to the key selection criteria is no more than two pages.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Domain knowledge of sport and leisure, including commercial operations, participant and consumer experience, behaviour, management, and outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching, associated administrative duties, coordination and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In particular, demonstrated ability to teach in the relevant business discipline
- Demonstrated commitment to leading edge/best practice education, including blended learning formats, online teaching and the use of case studies, role-plays and/or simulations in the learning environment
- Demonstrated commitment to research in the university context, a capacity in the use of a variety of research methods and a track record of publishing in discipline relevant quality academic journals
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field.
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.
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.
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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, you will be redirected to Swinburne\'s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page.
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Applications Close: Friday 24th October 2025, 11pm AEST
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We support applicants with disabilities and can provide reasonable adjustments on request during the recruitment process.
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Education and Training
Industries
- Higher Education
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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📌 Lecturer, Sport Management
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne