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 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:
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 assist in 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 but are not limited to 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 in our communities and the world through innovative teaching practices, cutting edge research and professional engagements. We are looking for those ready to challenge systems, ask questions, think differently, who are adaptable, and not afraid to make mistakes, but most importantly, 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.
• 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, and evidence of working with and supporting 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 supervisions.
• Academic administration and staff mentoring.
• Community and industry engagement.
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.
- 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:
Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. 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.
Find out more about the lifestyle and benefits when working with UNSW
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.
