Lecturer, Fashion Design

• Join School of Design and Architecture
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role

Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Lecturer in Fashion Design to join our vibrant School of Design and Architecture (SoDA). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most industry engaged fashion programs and shape the next generation of fashion designers.

As a Lecturer in Fashion Design, you will play a key role in delivering and evolving our Bachelor of Design (Fashion) program. You will teach across core fashion design areas including sewing, pattern making, draping, garment construction, sustainability and digital fashion technologies, while contributing to curriculum development, research, and industry engagement.

You will join an interdisciplinary academic environment and work closely with colleagues, students and industry partners to ensure graduates are creative, technically skilled and industry ready.

About the course

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Design (Fashion) is a hands on, studio-based degree that emphasises real world industry briefs, work integrated learning and emerging fashion technologies. Students develop skills in trend forecasting, collection development, garment construction, sustainable and ethical design, and digital and wearable technologies, supported by strong industry connections and access to advanced facilities at our Hawthorn campus.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lectures, studios and tutorials in undergraduate Fashion Design units
• Lead and develop curriculum that reflects current and emerging fashion practices and technologies, including digital design tools such as Clo3D
• Contribute to research activity in areas such as digital fashion, textile technologies and sustainable practice
• Build and maintain strong industry partnerships to enrich teaching, learning and research
• Support student learning, assessment and work integrated learning opportunities
• Contribute to academic leadership, administration and a collaborative school culture aligned with Swinburne’s values 

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated expertise in fashion design fundamentals, including sewing, garment construction, pattern making and CAD
• Strong capability with industry standard software such as Clo3D, StyleCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Emerging or established research capability and an interest in industry engaged or practice based research
• Strong industry networks and the ability to integrate professional practice into teaching
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

A doctoral qualification in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent professional practice    

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.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.   

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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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@swin.edu.au   

Applications Close: Sunday 19 April 2026, 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 the Talent Acquisition team at 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.

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