Overview

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Lecturer/Senior Lecturers in Cyber Security (Technical), UNSW Canberra

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

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 by its commitment to being thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all endeavours, with impact and recognition as a top global university and a member of Australia\u2019s Group of Eight. A career at UNSW means thriving, facing challenges, and engaging in meaningful work.

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

Role Context and Responsibilities

These are key positions in the Canberra School of Professional Studies. The successful candidates will contribute to the school\u2019s teaching, research and administration through course development and delivery, research outputs and higher degree supervision, quality assurance, industry engagement, student support, and other administrative duties related to the school and faculty objectives. We welcome applicants with strong technical expertise in cyber security and computer science. Areas of interest include cryptography, secure systems, cloud computing, threat detection, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and data science. The role is expected to employ innovative teaching practices, contribute to research and professional engagements, and work as part of a team. The role reports to the Head of School.

Who You Are (Skills And Experience)

Lecturer (Level B)

• 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.
• 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/or professional bodies and applying work integrated learning.

Senior Lecturer (Level C)

• In addition to Level B skills and experience: course and program development.
• Research output through publications in high impact journals relative to opportunity.
• Research grant successes.
• Postgraduate supervision.
• Academic administration and staff mentoring.
• Community and industry engagement.

Benefits And Culture

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, with access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• 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 focusing 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. Visa sponsorship is not available. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia. 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 and living in Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra; 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, LGBTIQ+ community members, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged. Reasonable workplace adjustments and flexible work options are available.