Lecturer, Communication Design

Join to apply for the Lecturer, Communication Design role at Swinburne University of Technology . Overview Join the Department of Communication Design Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus Academic Level B salary + 17% super and staff benefits About The Role We are seeking a dynamic motion design academic to join the Department of Communication Design and make a strong contribution to teaching and research within Swinburne’s Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) (Honours) and Master of Design courses. This position will play a critical role in the overall student experience, teaching quality and graduate outcomes. In this role, you will be acknowledged as an emerging design academic within your field of Motion Design, developing a reputation for innovation, high quality teaching and research, and will have demonstrated experience as a designer working with visual communication and motion-based media. You will have an understanding of industry needs and will be able to connect the school to the design profession contributing to the school’s objectives as a leading institution for design education, practice and research. You will work in an interdisciplinary environment and be capable of making significant internal and external links with other academic disciplines, professional organisations, industry and government. Having a developing track record in gaining competitive research income, producing high quality research outcomes and conducting research in multi‑disciplinary teams is essential for this role. You will carry out appropriate activities to maintain and develop your scholarly, research and professional expertise to contribute to the education of the next generation of design practitioners and leaders, and to the advancement of knowledge in a rapidly evolving social, cultural and technological field. About You Demonstrated experience of tertiary teaching in design with high quality student outcomes. Proven ability to develop and manage curriculum and/or courses in design with outstanding graduate outcomes, and with a high degree of organisational and administrative skill. Demonstrated professional practice as a designer (minimum three years), strong professional networks and evidence of expertise in design. An emerging track record of high‑quality research in communication design/digital media design or related disciplines, as evidenced by publications and/or non‑traditional research outcomes. An emerging track record in attracting external research income through competitive grants and/or industry collaboration. Sound knowledge of the digital design environment, standard design software packages such as Adobe Creative Cloud. Qualifications A doctoral qualification in Communication Design or related discipline, or significant professional experience in a related industry. Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent is preferred. Membership of an appropriate professional body is preferred. 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. 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. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. 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 Applications Close: Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at 11pm. 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 at or call +61 . Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. 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