Senior Educator – Enterprise, Creative & Digital

Join Digital Futures in 2026

• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• Senior Educator Level salary + 17% super and attractive staff benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated professional to contribute as a Senior Educator to high-quality, industry-aligned vocational programs across certificate, diploma and associate degree levels, with 0.4 FTE of this role dedicated to direct teaching and assessment.

In this role, you’ll combine contemporary teaching practice with program coordination and quality assurance, working collaboratively with fellow educators to design engaging learning experiences and support positive student outcomes. You’ll deliver and assess learning, contribute to curriculum development, support and mentor teaching staff, and ensure programs meet compliance and continuous improvement expectations.

We’re particularly keen to hear from educators with a background in cyber security, networking, gaming/web development and/or artificial intelligence, who enjoy translating current industry practice into meaningful, applied learning for diverse learners.

This opportunity suits an educator who values time in the classroom, thrives in a team-based environment, and is motivated by improving learner success through innovative, student-centred teaching.

Why Swinburne?

You’ll join a future-focused, industry-engaged university recognised for applied learning, innovation and strong support for staff wellbeing, flexibility and professional development.

About You

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

• Demonstrated experience coordinating academic programs, providing support and supervision of teaching staff and ensuring program compliance requirements are met in alignment with University policy, SEE contract and ASQA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes, which respond to a diverse range of student and client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and promote an inclusive, customised and safe learning environment and provide support and advice to a diverse range of students and clients
• Demonstrated ability to identify own learning needs and obtain support for professional development, particularly ensuring knowledge and use of digital technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in continuous improvement, audit processes and the maintenance of high quality training and assessment materials.

Qualifications

• AQF5 level (or above) Qualification in Education
• Relevant tertiary degree or vocational qualification including evidence of currency
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent

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.

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Applications Close: 11pm, Sunday 3 May 2026.

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 talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone).

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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