Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Digital Engineering
Employment type: Full time, 35hrs
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level C from $150,148 Level D from $179,630 plus 17% Superannuation
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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.
Why Your Role Matters:
UNSW Canberra (Capability Systems Centre)is launching a new initiative to spearhead academia-government-industry partnerships and collaborations in the emerging area of Digital Engineering. This initiative aims to accelerate Australia's digital transformation by delivering cutting-edge research and innovation, educating the next generation of the digital workforce, and building a dynamic digital ecosystem. By collaborating with industry, research, and government partners, we will address digital transformation challenges and provide innovative solutions.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving effective partnerships by initiating and leading industry-focused projects that create value for stakeholders and the University. They will bring a strong record of multi-disciplinary collaborations, expertise in working across boundaries, and proven skills in leading and working in diverse teams.
Who You Are (skills and experience):
Our ideal candidate will have:
Highly Desirable
- NV1 clearance is highly desirable
- A PhD in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Proven extensive expertise in the design, planning, and delivery of industry-focused education offerings and knowledge transfer activities, such as short courses, micro-credentials, and facilitated workshops.
- Evidence of the outstanding capacity to effectively translate research to practical outcomes is essential.
- A track record of successfully supervising high-quality PhD/Masters research students or other research-based projects is highly desirable.
- Significant expertise in advanced systems engineering topics and application areas that will contribute to growing the field of Digital Engineering. Some examples, but not limited to, might include AI intersections with systems engineering, agile systems engineering, digital architectures, mission engineering, and Model-based systems engineering. Application areas may include, but are not limited to: industry 4.0, Defence, and national security.
- Demonstrated record of leading and contributing to multi-disciplinary collaborations, working across boundaries, and effectively working within diverse teams to achieve collective goals
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.
- Generous superannuation contributions
- Employee discounts
- A commitment to lifelong learning
- UNSW-wide strategy to focus on Healthy Body, Heathy 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.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the UNSW Canberra campus. To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. UNSW is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
How to apply:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Please apply via our online recruitment system.
In your application, please include:
- your CV
- a 2-page pitch addressing the skills and experience outlined in the Position Description.
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Senior Lecturer Position-Description---Level-C
Associate Professor Position-Description---Level-D
Applications close: Wednesday 13th November, 11:30 pm AEST
Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):
Contact: Sondoss El Sawah E: s.elsawah@unsw.edu.au
For questions regarding the application process - please email recruitment.cbr@unsw.edu.au
For further information about UNSW Canberra, please visit: UNSW Canberra
For further information on living in Canberra, please visit: Living in Canberra
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
