Senior Lecturer, Physics and Astromony (Women-only position)

Department of Physics and AstronomyFull-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campusAcademic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we will only consider applications from suitably qualified women for these positions (includes all people who identify as women).

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Lecturer to join our Department of Physics and Astronomy, embedded in the Swinburne Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, to deliver high-quality personalised education and foster a strong research culture.

As the Senior Lecturer, you will be design, develop, coordinate and deliver lectures, tutorials, and workshops to assess students in the areas of physics and astronomy, both on campus and online. This includes contributing to the leadership, development and innovation of academic programs and working with the academic team in the development of program change and innovation. You will also mentor and counsel students on academic matters and may supervise Honours, Masters and PhD students.

In this role, you will make significant contribution to the School’s research output, income and impact, and will lead and contribute to world-class research in astrophysics, with a particular focus on gravitational-wave-related research - working closely with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) and within the Swinburne Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing. You will be expected to participate in and help strengthen activities that foster and build further on existing links with government, industry, communities, and relevant professions in Australia and internationally.

About You

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

Demonstrated research excellence in a relevant area of physics or astrophysics, including a strong publication record and evidence of contribution to large-scale, collaborative research programs.Demonstrated ability to undertake teaching and associated administrative duties, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.Demonstrated capacity to contribute to academic leadership in teaching, research and/or professional activities.Demonstrated ability to attract research funding from sources external to the university or to contribute to funded research projectsDemonstrated experience contributing to a major international gravitational-wave observatory or collaboration, including the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration and next-generation detector networks is preferred.

Qualifications

An earned doctoral qualification in the relevant discipline or a related field.

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 the following documents:

CV including full publication list and names of three professional refereesCover letter2-page research statement/plan

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Applications Close: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:30pm AEST.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Special Measure

As a member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program, Swinburne is taking positive steps to effect change and we are committed to advancing gender equality in academia and in particular in STEM disciplines. Department of Education, Skills and Employment data (2020) showed that 46% of University staff in teaching and research roles were women but women only filled 28% of STEM teaching and research roles. While women comprise almost half of the nation’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) PhD graduates, less than 20% of senior academics in STEM disciplines at Australian universities are women. We understand that to attract and retain the best scientists and ensure research excellence and impact, it is important that we commit to providing diverse, secure, exciting and rewarding career paths to our best researchers who will be our future STEM academic leaders.

Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we will only consider applications from suitably qualified women for these positions (includes all people who identify as women).

To find out more about how we support women in STEM, please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/strategy-initiatives/safety-equity/equity-diversity/sage/

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.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

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, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550 . Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .

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.