Lecturer (Education Specialist) - Communication Design, Motion Design Discipline

Enhance Learning. Inspire Change. Shape the Future.
Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits


About the Role
Are you a passionate educator ready to make a lasting impact on student success and the future of higher education? We invite you to join our vibrant academic community as a Lecturer (Education Specialist) — a role designed for experienced, forward-thinking educators who are ready to shape the next generation of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and innovative teacher with a strong commitment to excellence in education. Recognised for your subject expertise and deep pedagogical knowledge, you’ll play a key role in driving a dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused teaching culture within your discipline and across the University.

You will be working at Swinburne’s School of Design and Architecture in our Department of Communication Design. The applicant will be well-versed in the field of motion design and have a solid understanding of the contemporary motion design industry. Desirable are 3D software skills including character modelling and animation, objects and environment, texturing, and lighting. Experience with game engines such as Unity and Unreal, AI-driven animation and video and render farm development and maintenance would be beneficial. The role is full-time but can also be undertaken part-time if required.

In this role, your focus will be on delivering high-quality, student-centred teaching informed by scholarly practice. You’ll design and implement engaging, inclusive learning experiences that foster deep learning, a sense of belonging, and strong graduate outcomes. You will also take the lead in mentoring peers, supporting curriculum development, and contributing to the enhancement of teaching quality across your discipline.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll build meaningful connections with industry, professional bodies, and community partners to ensure our courses remain relevant, forward-looking, and impactful. You’ll also be encouraged to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning through publications, presentations, or other academic outputs.

This position sits within the Education Specialist pathway—designed for educators who are passionate about teaching and educational leadership. It offers the opportunity to contribute to institutional innovation while also building strong national and international networks across academia and industry.

If you're ready to influence the future of learning and lead positive change in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.

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

A well-articulated and evolving teaching philosophy grounded in reflective and scholarly practice.
Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating engaging and impactful learning and assessment strategies.
Proven ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment.
Strong record of mentoring and leadership within a collegiate teaching team.
Evidence of scholarly contributions to the field of education or pedagogy.
Ability to engage effectively with industry and community stakeholders to support student outcomes.
Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation processes within Australian higher education.


Qualifications
A PhD in a relevant discipline, or a Master’s level qualification in tertiary education. In exceptional circumstances, equivalent professional experience may be considered.

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.

To Apply
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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 Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Sunday 6 July 2025, at 11.00pm (AEST)

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 +214 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).

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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