Lecturer in Cyber Crime, UNSW Canberra
Employment type: Fixed-term contract, part-time (14 hours per week)
Duration: 12 months from December 2025
Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 (FTE) plus 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA 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:
UNSW’s Education Focused roles (EF) enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those who are appointed to this prestigious specialism will be expected to successfully drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.
The School of Systems & Computing is a vibrant place with key focus areas in computer science, cyber security, systems engineering, optimisation, and artificial intelligence. The school’s academic staff pride themselves in providing excellent education to undergraduate and postgraduate student cohorts in a variety of delivery modes, while also conducting cutting-edge research in interdisciplinary teams with a focus on societal impact.
The position is a12-month fixed-term 0.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) appointment and based in Canberra. The role of Lecturer reports to Head of School, Systems & Computing and has no direct reports.
Who You Are (skills and experience):
• A PhD in Cyber Security or related discipline and/or relevant work experience
• Demonstrated experience in Information operations, cyber-crime laws and cyber-crime prevention strategies
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, development of teaching materials, meaningful assessment design, and online delivery methods
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g. relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
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 Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 11:30pm, including your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Get in Touch:
For role-related queries please contact:
Roland Goecke
Head of School, School of Systems and Computing
r.goecke@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.
