Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Technical Cyber Security, UNSW Canberra

Employment type:   Full-time (35 hrs per week)
Duration: Continuing

Remuneration: Level B from $133,065 / Level C from $161,619 + leave loading + 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra

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:
This position in the School of Systems & Computing at UNSW Canberra is a balanced academic position that will complement the depth of expertise in cyber security in the school. You will be expected to carry out activities to develop your scholarly research and professional standing both nationally and internationally, develop and contribute significantly to educational excellence, and make a significant contribution to collegiality, engagement and leadership in the School and Faculty. A successful candidate will also contribute to the development, implementation, revision, and delivery of technical cyber security courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as short courses and micro-credentials in the school.

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• PhD in technical cyber security or a closely related discipline, with relevant professional experience.
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of developments in the discipline and profession.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, curriculum design and course delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, using contemporary pedagogies, educational technologies and online methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, educational excellence and contribution to curriculum innovation and improvement.
• Commitment to supporting and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds, including through inclusive learning, meaningful assessment and effective feedback.
• Demonstrated research excellence through high-quality, high-impact outcomes, research leadership and, where relevant, HDR student recruitment and supervision.
• Experience engaging with industry or the profession, including work-integrated learning, collaboration, funding or learning and teaching initiatives.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships.

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.) can be discussed 
• 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. 

You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits UNSW

Eligibility: 

We will consider visa sponsorship for this role.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing the required skills and experience outlined in the position description. In order to view the position description, please ensure that you allow pop-ups for https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au

Get in Touch:

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Holly Whale – Talent Acquisition Partner
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.