"Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Cyber Security"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: Level C from $150,714 to $173,323 p.a. (3% increase from July 2026), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Macquarie University is seeking an outstanding academic with an excellent track record of teaching and research in Cyber Security. The position will be based in the School of Computing, Faculty of Science and Engineering with close interactions with the Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub. The successful applicant will be expected to develop, teach and convene units at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels, while supervising Higher Degree Research students as well as leading and collaborating on research projects.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an excellent track record in research and teaching, as well as personal and professional skills that can enable service and leadership contributions that will help to strengthen the impact and reputation of the School of Computing, Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Macquarie University.

About Us

You will be joining a growing School of Computing in the Faculty of Science and Engineering with a fast-rising reputation (Top 50 globally for Computer Science and Engineering, in 2025 Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, and Top 100 globally for Data Science and AI, in 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject). The School of Computing is currently the home of more than 60 academic staff and over 150 research students, and close to 3,500 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. The school offers a broad range of cutting edge undergraduate and postgraduate courses and enjoys a strong research ethos.

In Macquarie's Faculty of Science and Engineering, you'll join passionate researchers and educators blazing new trails in the spirit of discovery and exploration. Encouraged to think boldly, and supported by some of Australia's most outstanding facilities, brilliant minds converge in our faculty to create incredible new possibilities: the world's first attempt to synthesize complex life, the creation of Wi-Fi, the discovery of dancing dwarf galaxies, and the development of blue LED light. Inspired by challenge and opportunity, we look forward to welcoming you as we imagine a new future together.

The Macquarie University Cyber Security Hub was established in 2016 as a strategic university initiative in partnership with industry and government. Building on an initial seven-year $12 million collaborative investment with Optus, the Hub is now widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading and globally respected cyber security research and development centres. It brings together multidisciplinary expertise across computing, data science, artificial intelligence, law, and the social sciences to address complex and emerging cyber security challenges. The Hub is home to the Information Security and Privacy Research Group, one of Australia’s premier research groups in privacy-preserving technologies, with internationally recognised contributions to data security, AI security and privacy, human-centric security, and cyber-physical systems protection. It has secured substantial competitive national and international research funding and maintains deep, sustained partnerships across government, defence, critical infrastructure, telecommunications, financial services, and global technology sectors. A defining strength of the Hub is its strong translational and industry engagement focus, leading multi-million-dollar collaborative programs that convert research excellence into deployed capability and measurable impact. This includes the development of advanced AI-driven security technologies and the creation of Apate.AI, a multi-award-winning university spin-out combating global phone scams. The Hub plays a central role in advancing cutting-edge research, shaping cyber security policy and practice, and strengthening Australia’s national and international cyber security leadership.

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are an accomplished academic and researcher with deep expertise in cyber security, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and the interpersonal skills to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You bring a strong track record of impactful research, meaningful industry engagement, and a genuine passion for mentoring the next generation of researchers and practitioners.

• A PhD in cyber security or a closely related discipline such as Computer Science, computer networking, or distributed systems.
• Demonstrated publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences in security, privacy, data mining, AI, machine learning, or computer networks.
• Demonstrated research leadership, success, and impact in high-quality cyber security research, aligned with the school’s areas of excellence (privacy-preserving technologies, human-centric security, AI security and privacy, and cyber-physical systems security and privacy).
• Demonstrated success in teaching cyber security at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including the ability to develop scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated ability in attracting nationally competitive and/or industry research funding.
• A strong record of supervising Higher Degree Research students, particularly PhD level students.
• A solid track record of effective teamwork, engagement with external stakeholders (particularly cyber security stakeholders) and contribution to the academic life and administration of a university or professional setting.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close: Wednesday 9th April at 11.55PM (AEST)

Enquiries

For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Distinguished Professor Michael Sheng at michael.sheng@mq.edu.au.