Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor

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

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. This approach contributes to the university\'s impact and recognition as one of the top 20 universities globally and a member of Australia\'s Group of Eight. 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.

These are key positions at Canberra School of Professional Studies. The successful candidates will be expected to 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 other administrative duties aligned with 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. We are looking for passionate academics eager to make a difference through innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and professional engagements. We value adaptability, collaboration, and willingness to challenge systems and learn from mistakes while working as part of a team. The role reports to the Head of School.

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.
• 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.

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.

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, providing 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 focus on Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Places and Healthy Culture

The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencement. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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.

For role-related queries please contact the School of Professional Studies at csps.cbr@unsw.edu.au. For recruitment process queries, contact Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Consultant at h.whale@unsw.edu.au. Applications should not be sent directly to the listed contacts.

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