- Join the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University
- Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
- Academic Level C salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role As the Senior Lecturer, Health Economics, you will play a key role in delivering and advancing Swinburne’s new Health Economics major within the Bachelor of Health Sciences and related programs. The successful candidate is expected to undertake high-quality teaching and research in one or more areas within the Health Economics or related discipline. Working closely with academic leaders and colleagues across the School of Health Sciences, you will lead innovative teaching, curriculum development and research initiatives that prepare students for future-focused careers in the health sector.

The role offers the opportunity to shape a growing discipline area, supervise higher degree research students, build industry partnerships and contribute to Swinburne's vision of delivering impactful education, research and engagement.

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

- Evidence of established teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate levels
- Proven experience and ability to manage, deliver and design high-quality curricula that support excellence in teaching and learning
- Demonstrated knowledge of the application of economics within the healthcare sector.
- Evidence of significant contribution to independent and team-based research in Health Economics or related disciplines
- A track record of leading quality research as evidenced by high-quality publications in refereed scientific journals, conference presentations as well as other non-traditional research outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding through external grants and/or industry collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide variety of academics, work within a consultative, team environment, including an ability to work effectively with colleagues external to the department and relevant professions in industry and government
- Skills such as strategic leadership, resourcefulness, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively,



in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Ethical scholar who values diversity and works effectively with individual differences.
- An established track record in leading teaching and research within the Health Economics discipline is preferred.

Qualifications

- A doctoral qualification in an area of Health Economics, Public Health, or related disciplines. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in Health Economics.
- A teaching qualification (preferable).

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 adaptable 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.

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Please Note:



Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: Sunday 30th August 11:30pm 2026 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.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

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.

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📌 Senior Lecturer, Health Economics (Melbourne)
🏢 Swinburne University Of Technology
📍 Melbourne