Overview

Join to apply for the Lecturers/Senior Lecturers - Cyber Security role at UNSW

Employment type: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Duration: Continuing to commence 2025 or 2026

Remuneration: Level B/C, level B from $127,947 / level C from $155,403 plus 17% super

Location: UNSW Canberra, City Campus

About UNSW Canberra
University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Canberra has multiple locations in the Nation’s Capital. UNSW Canberra distinguishes itself from other institutions by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours. This combined approach is integral to the university's impact and contributes to its recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally, as well as a proud member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight. Choosing a career at UNSW means embracing an environment where thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work are not just encouraged but integral to the university experience. If you seek a career where you can excel and contribute meaningfully, you've found the right place.

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school’s teaching, research and administration through course development and delivery, research outputs and higher degree supervision, quality assurance, industry engagement, student support, and assist in other administrative duties related to the school and faculty objectives.
• Engage in areas of interest including cryptography, secure systems, cloud computing, threat detection, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and data science.
• Participate in innovative teaching practices, cutting edge research and professional engagements; work as part of a team and adapt to challenging environments.
• Report to the Head of School.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a related discipline, plus relevant work experience.
• A good track record of research and publication and/or competitive research income in a chosen field.
• Demonstrated expertise and currency in some of the above listed technical aspects of cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching and learning design, development, delivery and pastoral care of students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels with positive evaluation.
• Experience using and designing with educational technologies and flexible delivery platforms.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational communication skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work with and support students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Demonstrated experience working with industries and/professional bodies and applying work integrated learning.

• Course and program development.
• Research output through publications in high impact journals relative to opportunity.
• Research grant successes.
• Postgraduate supervisions.
• Academic administration and staff mentoring.
• Community and industry engagement.

Benefits

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Additional three days leave during December festive period
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Free gym access
• UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture

Eligibility

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement in this role. The checks that will be undertaken are listed in the Position Description. You will not be required to provide any further documentation or information regarding the checks until directly requested by UNSW. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

How To Apply

Submit your application online before Monday 22 September 2025 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description.

Get In Touch

For role-related queries please contact: School of Professional Studies
csps.cbr@unsw.edu.au

For Recruitment Process Related Queries Please Contact

Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant
h.whale@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra

For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.