Associate Professor / Professor – Cyber-Physical Systems - UNSW Canberra

UNSW International; Canberra; On-site; AUD 193,000 - 247,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra December leave

Course discounts

Superannuation contributions

Gym access

Healthy workplace culture

Job summary

UNSW Canberra is hiring an Associate Professor/Professor to lead and advance Cyber-Physical Systems research and teaching. The role requires physical attendance at UNSW Canberra, expects leadership in curriculum and course delivery across undergrad and postgrad programs, and involves engagement with industry and government partners.

The successful candidate will contribute to national and international research impact, supervise HDR students, and drive interdisciplinary collaboration within the

Qualifications

• PhD in telecommunications, network engineering, or a closely related discipline, with a strong record of academic achievement and impact.
• 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 securing funding and leading programs.
• Experience recruiting, supervising and mentoring higher degree research candidates.
• Outstanding interpersonal, collaboration and leadership skills with the ability to build cross-disciplinary relationships.
• Proven capacity to develop partnerships with industry and government and attract external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance outstanding research at national and international levels.
• Provide innovative teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Lead engagement activities with industry, government and professional bodies.
• Develop and deliver Cyber-Physical Systems courses and micro-credentials.

Skills

Curriculum design

Inclusive teaching

Educational leadership

Industry engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in telecommunications or related discipline

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

Associate Professor / Professor – Cyber-Physical Systems - UNSW Canberra

• University of New South Wales
• Australia, ACT

About University of New South Wales

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

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
• 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.

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.

Sunday, 6 December 2026 at 11:30pm (AEDT).

For role-related queries please contact:
Roland Goecke – Head of School

For recruitment process-related queries please contact:
Persa Tzakis – Talent Acquisition Manager
[e-mail]

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.