Overview
Information Technology Services Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to December 2028. Base salary will be in the range $104,616 – $113,920 + 17% super (HEW Level 7). Based at our St Lucia campus.
About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team within Information Technology Services, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening cyber security culture across the University of Queensland. As the Senior Coordinator, Cyber Security Culture, you will lead innovative and engaging programs that empower our diverse community to adopt secure behaviours, reduce human-centred cyber risk, and build capability at scale. Working closely with cyber security professionals, educators, and stakeholders, you will translate complex concepts into meaningful, accessible, and impactful initiatives that shape how people think about and respond to cyber security across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
1. Leading and evolving the Cyber Security Champions Network to embed sustainable, peer-led cyber safe behaviours across the University community
2. Managing the Cyber Security Internship Program end-to-end, including recruitment, development, and evaluation of emerging talent
3. Designing and delivering innovative cyber security awareness and training initiatives, including gamified "Cybercation" sessions and mandatory training programs
4. Overseeing simulated phishing campaigns and analysing results to inform continuous improvement in cyber resilience
About You
5. Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering projects or programs, including planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement
6. Proven capability in designing and facilitating engaging training sessions or workshops for diverse audiences
7. Strong commitment to driving participation, behavioural change, and measurable program outcomes
8. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and engaging content
9. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and capacity to manage competing priorities
10. Experience presenting to large audiences, or willingness to develop this capability
11. Proficiency in digital tools including Microsoft 365, learning management systems, CRM platforms, and eLearning authoring tools
12. Understanding of cyber security risks, trends, or human-centred security practices is desirable
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‐campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Claire Wilson, Senior Manager, Cyber Security Culture and Outreach at claire.wilson@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65696).
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