Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Systems Engineering, UNSW Canberra

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

Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 / Level C from $155,403 plus loading and17% 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:
The School of Systems & Computing is a vibrant place with key focus areas in computer science, cyber security, systems engineering, digital engineering, 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. This is a balanced academic position in which you will 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.

Who You Are (skills and experience): 

• A PhD in a Systems Engineering with a focus on test and evaluation, or closely related discipline, plus relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, educational technologies and learning design, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

• Demonstrated experience in engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated track record in research and HDR student supervision with high-quality and high impact outcomes with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships with the profession and industry. Evidence of highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to network effectively and interact with a diverse range of students and staff.

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.  

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 Sunday 4 January 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.

Get in Touch:

For role-related queries please contact:
Roland Goecke – Head of School
r.goecke@unsw.edu.au

Or

Erandi Hene Kankanamge – Deputy Head of School

e.henekankanamge@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.