- Department of Aviation
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced academic specialising in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to join our Department of Aviation within the School of Engineering.
As the Senior Lecturer, you will conduct research and teaching in UAS and related fields while contributing to professional activities within the Aviation Department. In research, you will play a key role in advancing knowledge and enhancing the Department's research excellence and impact, including collaboration with external partners as needed. Your teaching responsibilities include delivering and supporting academic programs, contributing to curriculum development and innovation, and managing administrative tasks related to teaching.
In this role, you will also actively participate in the Department's management and administration, mentor and support students in academic matters, and supervise undergraduate, Master’s and PhD students. You will be expected to participate in activities that foster and build further on existing links with government, business, communities and 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 track record in UAV design and operations, including experience with the development, integration, testing, and deployment of UAV for a range of applications.
- Relevant industry experience in the UAS sector, such as working with manufacturers, operators, or regulatory bodies, with a proven ability to apply technical expertise to real-world challenges in drone technology, operations, or systems management.
- Demonstrated expertise in the relevant research discipline, with ability to carry out research projects, both independently and within a broader team.
- Demonstrated ability, or potential, and/or involvement in research through collaborations with other universities, industry and/or government.
- Demonstrated ability, or potential, to attract and manage competitive research grants is preferred.
Qualifications
- PhD in flight vehicle design or a relevant discipline.
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
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.
For clarification or further information, please contact Prof. Zheng Lei – Department Chair, Aviation via email at zlei@swin.edu.au
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 11:30pm.
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 at 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).
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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