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Job no: HRC0024468 Category: Academic, Level E Drive excellence in AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation Build and lead a high-performing academic team Mentor emerging academics and grow research capability Salary: $222,734 plus 17% superannuation plus annual leave loading Position: Full-time, Continuing Location: Callaghan Campus About the Role The University of Newcastle is seeking an outstanding Professor to lead a major new capability build in the discipline of Computing and Information Technology. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact academic agenda in a School that is investing in future-focused capability across research, education, and external engagement. We are looking for a senior academic with the vision, profile and drive to build a distinctive area of strength and to help position the University of Newcastle as a leader in applied computing and digital innovation. The appointment is part of a strategic recruitment initiative in the School of Computer and Information Sciences, with aligned Lecturer appointments (3 x Level B) intended to build depth in priority areas. We are particularly interested in leadership that can help establish excellence in: trustworthy and secure artificial intelligence AI engineering and machine learning systems cybersecurity and secure software systems human-centred computing and responsible digital technologies The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of research leadership, competitive funding success and external engagement, together with the ability to shape a compelling vision for growth. You will have the opportunity to build capability, mentor emerging academics, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and drive innovation across teaching and research. You will join a dynamic School spanning the disciplines of Computing and IT, Data Science and Statistics, and Mathematics, creating strong opportunities to build collaborative programs at the intersection of AI, digital systems, analytics, security, and human-centred design. This is an opportunity to do more than step into an established role. It is an opportunity to build, lead and shape what comes next. For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description. If you’re ready to join a university that’s committed to equity and excellence, and to contribute to a community that values your expertise and vision, we encourage you to apply. About Us The School of Computer and Information Sciences is a vibrant hub for innovative education and impactful research. As part of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, we prepare students and researchers to be visionary thinkers, tackling tomorrow’s complex challenges today.  We offer flexible and future-focused programs across disciplines including Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Software Engineering, and Statistics. Our graduates are equipped with the analytical and technical skills needed to thrive in dynamic industries such as fintech, AI-driven manufacturing, digital health, and renewable energy.  Our research is globally recognised, contributing significantly to the University’s international reputation. With strengths in applied mathematics, machine learning, space sciences, and more, we foster interdisciplinary collaboration to address scientific and technological challenges.  Our School is committed to student empowerment, community engagement, and academic excellence. We provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, career-ready placements, and strong industry partnerships that drive innovation and societal progress.  Our university The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader with a reputation for excellence in education and research. Ranking in the top 1% of global universities and among the top 40 for impact, our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. Strategic Plan 2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. We are proud to be one of the first two Universities in Australia to achieve SAGE Athena Swan Silver Accreditation for gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GEDI).  We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas and extend respect to Elders past and present. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous higher education and supporting Indigenous students and communities. What we offer The university offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance for all staff, including: Flexible working arrangements  17% superannuation, access to salary packaging options and annual leave loading Generous leave entitlements Wellbeing and support programs that promote mental, physical, and emotional health Career development opportunities Great Lifestyle – Enjoy the best of coastal living in Newcastle, with stunning natural beauty, a thriving cultural scene, and easy connectivity to Sydney and other major cities. Visit the City of Newcastle site to imagine your future in Newcastle. For further information on our benefits and perks, please visit our website. How to Apply If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can review the full Position Description and submit your application. Your application must include: Your ORCID ID. A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent). A Cover Letter and Statement (uploaded as a single PDF): Cover Letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the role and providing details of 3 referees. Statement (max. 4 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as listed in the position description.  Your CV (max. 5 pages) tailored to your discipline Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. It’s important you read this information to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.  For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Elena Levchenko, Acting Head of School, School of Computer and Information Sciences at CESE-SCIS-HOS@newcastle.edu.au. Our assessment process Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process: Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process) Referee checks Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive. As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University. Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable. Reasonable Adjustments  If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know. This information will help us understand how best to support you and ensure an equitable and inclusive recruitment process.  Please be assured that anything you share will be treated respectfully and appropriately. Our goal is to provide the best environment for every candidate to demonstrate their suitable skills and experience. Please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au if you are experiencing any difficulties or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments. Application close date: 12 July 2026 at 11.59pm AEST We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you! The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

Position Details Continuing | Full -Time Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $147,656 - $156,497 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role  This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and people-focused leader to shape the future of Cloud and Infrastructure Services at Flinders. In this role, you will have the chance to lead a high-performing team, influence enterprise-wide technology direction, and drive reliable, sustainable services that support the University’s digital ambitions. You will play a key role in leading change, strengthening strategic partnerships, improving services, and delivering meaningful outcomes across the organisation, all while helping your team grow and succeed. As a key leader in the larger IDS team, some of your position responsibilities are: Providing University-wide strategic leadership across the broader technology landscape, shaping the direction of foundational digital capabilities that extend beyond the Cloud & Infrastructure Services team, ensuring digital infrastructure decisions are integrated, forward-looking, and aligned with enterprise architecture and institutional strategy. Strategic oversight of key cloud & infrastructure initiatives, ensuring alignment with the University’s digital vision and roadmap. This includes working in close collaboration with leaders and specialists across IDS to ensure that Cloud & Infrastructure Services activities are effectively integrated with broader divisional priorities such as infrastructure, platforms, cyber security, and emerging technologies supporting a unified, strategy-led approach to digital service delivery. Developing business cases for new or enhanced technologies and solutions to support the delivery of the roadmap Managing day-to-day vendor interactions and relationships using sound commercial judgement in accordance with University procurement policies. Leading the establishment and continuous improvement of an agile based approach to manage, refine, and prioritise the activity backlog based on relevant customer and IDS priorities. Balancing the need to support day to day operations in a stable and reliable manner, with the need to undertake functional enhancements and new features for customers. For a more comprehensive list, please review the Position Description  About You An experienced team manager, you are well versed in leading a team to its full potential, including high level interpersonal and relationship management skills and the ability to manage staff performance, along with resource management to inform capacity planning, professional development, staff support and wellbeing, staff recruitment and other staffing matters. You possess advanced strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills and actively contribute to achieve outcomes and goals, and possess extensive experience of senior level leadership interactions, including the requirement to report up the appropriate level. Keys to your success include: Extensive experience in building and managing customer relationships in a strategic and long-term context. Our major vendors include Microsoft, AWS, RedHat, Cisco, HP, Dell, NetApp, Hitachi or EMC to ensure successful delivery of products and services. Proven experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure High level interpersonal influence and demonstrated ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with staff and customers across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions. Solid experience of contract management and financial consideration and impacts, background of dealing with complex procurement, legal and vendor obligations with a financial mindset. Higher education experience is advantageous, however, it is expected that the successful candidate will hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment. About IDS IDS are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more. We do what’s right, even when it’s hard. We back ourselves and each other. We imagine better ways and make them happen. We aim high & keep improving. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre(Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment  Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.  Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   Prescribed Conditions for Employment Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. How to Apply and Information  In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Suitability statement, addressing the key position capabilities from theposition description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Tristan Bibbo Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday 1 July 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.  At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.  Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged, and are able to, as far as practicably possible, participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, including being accompanied by an accredited assistance animal with public access rights as per the Disability Policy, please advise the contact the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383. 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The Role and Department The Role You will work closely with PI Michael Magee to deliver research objectives of the grant proposal CONUREP. This will include research discussions, research, dissemination of research (writing, seminar talks), and active participation within the research group of the PI. The appointee will be expected to perform all the research duties commensurate with the expectations of professional research mathematician, without the responsibilities of teaching. Key responsibilities: To understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.To prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include: research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.To publish high quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.To assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.To conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.To work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.To plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.To deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.To be involved in student supervision, as appropriate, and assist with the assessment of the knowledge of students.To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.To engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.[Any other specific responsibilities]. The appointment is provisionally for 36 months beginning 1st October 2026. The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01 October 2026