• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level C $143,490 - $165,001 or Level D $172,171 - $189,376 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creating and social development and fostering cutting-edge research and discovery. The School of Information Technology places high emphasis on research that makes a difference and is solution-led. We work closely with industry partners and the government to put findings into practice.

The Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor, Computer Science (Quantum Computing) will lead teaching teams to design and develop courses and materials which influence teaching across Computer Science (Quantum Computing) or across multiple disciplines and provide our student an excellent learning experience. The position will lead major, highly productive, high-quality, research, scholarship and creative activities generating high impact outputs. The Senior Lecturer will also develop and lead academic or other collaborations that enable novel teaching, research or creative activities that are recognised nationally and ensure deep impact of academic activity in the field and community.

Key Selection Criteria:

• PhD in a relevant discipline
• Distinguished scholarly learning and teaching in UG and PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and supervision to doctoral level.
• Internationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in high quality journals, and exhibitions where relevant to the discipline.
• Success in obtaining and timely completion of competitive external research grants
• Successful engagement with research, community, industry and government to enhance the national and international standing of the faculty.
• Demonstrated success and passion for leadership of teaching, research and/or administration.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive collaborations within discipline and multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence of original, innovative and distinguished contribution to research and research supervision

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit three documents to be considered:

1. Your updated resume,
2. A short cover letter and
3. Your detailed responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact the office of the Head of School, School of Information Technology on hos-it@deakin.edu.au

For a comprehensive list of accountabilities specific to the Level C Senior Lecturer and Level D Associate Professor positions, please review a copy of the position descriptions below:

 PD - Senior Lecturer Level C - Computer Science (Quantum Computing) 578513.pdf

 PD - Associate Professor Level D - Computer Science (Quantum Computing) 578513.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11.55pm.

Please note: The University will be closed from 23 December and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. Recruitment outcomes and further communication regarding this position will not be provided until the new year.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.