Careers at UniSC

• Information Technology Services |UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Play a key role in strengthening digital and cyber awareness across the University by supporting the delivery of service assurance initiatives. In this role, you’ll conduct research, analyse data, and develop targeted strategies to enhance education and awareness programs. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll design and deliver engaging initiatives, refine existing programs, and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure alignment with emerging threats and compliance requirements. You’ll also partner across the University to identify risks, assess vulnerabilities, and implement practical strategies to strengthen cyber security capability.

For more information, please visit us online: Information Technology

You will

• Support Service delivery of change to the University, driving appropriate cyber security and service assurance initiative awareness, communications, and training;
• Contribute to the reduction of risks such as cyber risk, associated with staff, students and other stakeholders through the development and delivery of service-related awareness and education;
• Design and implement targeted cyber security and service assurance education and awareness programs and exercises including developing communications, training content, and delivering targeted workshops; and
• Collaborate with various teams and key stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that the education and awareness programs address various types of risk and meet relevant compliance requirements.

About you

You bring a strong understanding of cyber security best practices, emerging threats, and key policy frameworks, with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into clear, engaging content across print, digital, and social channels. A confident and collaborative communicator, you connect easily with diverse audiences and tailor messaging to suit varying levels of technical understanding. You are detail-oriented and insights-driven, with the ability to gather and analyse stakeholder feedback, using data to continuously refine campaigns and measure impact. With excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, you engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised and adaptable, you excel at managing multiple priorities, delivering high-quality outcomes on time in a fast-paced environment.

You will possess:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in education with at least four years subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience and expertise in developing and delivering digital training, including cyber security education and awareness programs;
• Sound knowledge of cyber security best practices, current security threats, common security policy elements and standards;
• Ability to conduct research and create content, for a variety of communications channels such as print, digital, online, and social media;
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey information clearly to broad audiences with varying degrees of technical experience;
• Ability to gather and analyse stakeholder feedback on content and campaigns, including collating and interpreting data and producing reports;
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively present to all levels of the organisation; and
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to work across multiple concurrent projects to achieve successful outcomes.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494279 - Position Description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Thomas Quillinan
Information Technology Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5823
Email: tquillinan@usc.edu.au

or

Gillian Toner
IT Business Program Manager - Information Technology Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5901
Email: gtoner@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.