Lecturer, Electrical

About the Role

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of engineers and advancing research that drives real-world impact? Join our dynamic Department of Electrical, Robotics and Biomedical Engineering as a Lecturer and help deliver innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and meaningful industry engagement.

As a Lecturer, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering. You'll prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops — both on campus and online — and assess student learning across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Your role will also include:

• Developing and enhancing academic programs, contributing to curriculum design, and supporting program innovation.
• Mentoring and advising students on academic matters and supervising Honours, Masters, and PhD research projects.
• Contributing to the School's research performance through high-quality publications, securing external research funding, and participating in collaborative projects.
• Building and maintaining strong links with industry, government, and the wider community to enhance the relevance and impact of teaching and research.
• Supporting administrative and governance activities within the School.

About You

We want someone who brings energy, creativity, and commitment to both teaching and research. You'll have:

• Experience teaching in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering.
• A passion for innovative teaching and learning, including blended and online delivery.
• Experience supervising group projects, ideally in collaboration with industry partners.
• A developing research track record with quality publications — and ambition to grow it further.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• The drive (or potential) to attract external research funding.

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.

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.  

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Applications Close: Sunday 16 November 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.

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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.