Associate Professor / Professor – Cyber-Physical Systems - UNSW Canberra
Job no: 544193
Work type: Full Time
Location: Canberra, ACT
Categories: Various categories
Employment type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level D from $ 193,354 / Level E $ 247,295 + leave loading + 17% super
Location: UNSW Canberra, ADFA Campus
Work rights: You must have Australian citizenship in order to apply. We do not offer visa sponsorship this position.
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 Australia’s #1 university, 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. You will be expected to lead and advance outstanding research at a national and international level, provide innovative teaching, and lead engagement activities in their expertise and requires physical attendance at UNSW Canberra, including face-to-face teaching. The position plays a key role in the development, implementation, revision, and delivery of Cyber-Physical Systems courses across undergraduate and postgraduate cyber security degree programs, as well as short courses and micro-credentials in the school. The role reports to Head of School (School of Systems & Computing) and has no direct reports.
Skills and Experience
• A PhD in telecommunications, network engineering, or a closely related discipline, together with a strong record of academic achievement and impact.
• Demonstrated excellence in learning and teaching, including curriculum design, course development and delivery across undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs using contemporary and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Proven ability to foster an inclusive culture of teaching excellence, mentor and develop colleagues, and support student success across diverse backgrounds.
• Experience leveraging educational technologies, online and blended learning approaches, and work-integrated learning opportunities to enhance student outcomes.
• Evidence of leadership in curriculum innovation, quality assurance, accreditation activities and, where relevant, transnational education initiatives.
• An established record of high-quality, high-impact research, including success in securing competitive funding, leading research programs, and contributing to the advancement of the discipline.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting, supervising and mentoring higher degree research candidates, with a commitment to developing the next generation of researchers.
• Outstanding interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across disciplines, institutions, industry, government and professional bodies.
• A proven capacity to develop meaningful partnerships and engagement with industry and the broader community, including Defence, government and public sector stakeholders, and to attract external funding that delivers impact.
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.
You can learn more about our Benefits and Culture at Lifestyle & Benefits UNSW
Eligibility:
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
Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 11:30pm (AEDT), including your CV, 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 role-related queries please contact:
Roland Goecke – Head of School
For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Persa Tzakis – Talent Acquisition Manager
p.tzakis@unsw.edu.au
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contacts 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.
#LI-PT1
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Application close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Apply now
