Join Vocational Education in the Creative Industries team
Full-time, fixed-term (Dec 2025) position at our Hawthorn campus
T2/T3 salary depending on experience + 17% super and staff benefits

About the Role
Swinburne is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking VET Teacher to inspire and empower students with industry-leading skills and knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education by delivering engaging, high-quality programs that prepare students for real-world success.

In this dynamic role, you will create an inclusive and interactive learning environment, adapting courses to meet the needs of a diverse student cohort across certificate, diploma, and associate degree levels. You’ll develop innovative teaching and assessment materials, integrate the latest learning technologies, and collaborate with passionate colleagues and industry professionals to drive excellence in education.

We’re looking for a dedicated educator with strong communication and digital literacy skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and a drive to make a real impact. Your expertise in Graphic Design will ensure our students stay ahead of industry trends and graduate with the skills they need to thrive.

Join Swinburne and be part of a vibrant, future-focused institution where you can inspire students, grow professionally, and contribute to a culture of innovation and excellence in vocational education.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
Demonstrated ability to implement high quality innovative teaching and learning programs in a variety of learning modes, reflecting an understanding of successful approaches to Electrical teaching
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 participate effectively in continuous improvement, and develop high quality teaching and assessment materials
Builds constructive relationships with colleagues and generates ideas for improvements which includes demonstrating high level communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to identify own learning needs and obtain support for professional development to be able to perform as a VET practitioner of the 21st century
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student mentoring and student experience.
Possess sound computer skills to email, access databases, MS Officer and or other relation Learning Management Systems
Current practical experience (currency) within the Graphic Design industry including Vocational experience in;
Adobe Creative Suite, with strong skills in InDesign for pre-press
Packaging experience
Strong typography skills
Conversant in design history and theory
Brand strategy expertise

Qualifications
You will need to process at least a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 (essential)
A tertiary qualification in a related Design field (preferrable).

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: Friday 18 April 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.