About Swinburne University

Swinburne University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded over 110 years ago with the aim of offering education to a section of society otherwise denied further education. Today, the university continues its commitment to provide and transform education through strong industry engagement, social inclusion, a desire to innovate, and, above all, a determination to create positive change. Swinburne University is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement, and social inclusion. The university has an international reputation for quality research that connects science and technology with business and the community.

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Campuses

Swinburne University has three campuses in Melbourne: City campus, Croydon campus, and Wantirna campus.

Courses

Swinburne University offers a wide range of courses across various fields such as arts, business, engineering, law, medicine, science, and more. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as vocational education and training courses.

Research

Swinburne University is known for its research in various fields such as aerospace engineering, biotechnology, computer science, design, environmental science, materials science, nanotechnology, and more.

Swinburne Careers

Discover what it’s like to work at Swinburne, our core values and all the key employee benefits, as well as hear from current staff about their experiences.

Working at Swinburne comes with a wide range of benefits that are continually reviewed and refined

These include flexible working arrangements, staff discounts and career development opportunities

Join a vibrant community of academics, teachers, professionals and students, where your work can directly impact society.

Swinburne delivers excellence in teaching and research in science, technology, business, law, design and innovation. As a multi-sector provider, there are opportunities to apply for jobs in higher education, vocational education and pathways. There are also opportunities marketing and communications, customer service, information technology, finance, human resources and administration.

Our mission is to create economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. In doing so, we want to attract those with similar values who can help us make a difference.

As an employer we promote diversity, support career development, provide flexibility and offer competitive salary packages.

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Salaries and conditions

We're transparent about our salaries and conditions so you know what to expect when you join Swinburne.
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Disability and reasonable adjustments

Swinburne University of Technology is proud to actively support and encourage individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.

“Swinburne seemed to be one of the best prepared universities to do good things with online learning.”
John Hopkins , Business lecturer and researcher

Swinburne values

At Swinburne, we embrace behaviours that make a difference to the way we work and the community around us. This involves promoting diversity, equity and career development.

Equity and diversity

Regardless of race, religion, ability, sexuality or gender, Swinburne actively promotes a culture that is inclusive for all.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

At Swinburne, we value and celebrate the heritage, cultures and spirituality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Strategies and initiatives

Our initiatives focus on bringing people and technology together for a better world.

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