• Based at either our Geelong Waterfront or Melbourne Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term to 7 September 2026
• HEW 9 $138,102 - $146,374 + 17% superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin University, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role

Are you passionate about creating safer digital environments through education and engagement? As the Lead, Cyber Security Awareness you will help shape a proactive, informed and security-aware culture across the university.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead in developing, delivering and continuously improving cyber security awareness programs that empower our people to identify risks and adopt best practices. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure awareness efforts are aligned with organisational goals, while championing a customer-centric mindset that delivers real impact across both digital and physical environments.

With a focus on innovation, culture and collaboration, you’ll drive initiatives that not only protect Deakin from cyber threats but also enhance the experience of our staff and community.

As the Lead, Cyber Security Awareness, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of engaging, data-driven cyber security awareness programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with stakeholders across the university to embed cyber security awareness into everyday practices.
• Create compelling training materials and communication campaigns tailored to different audiences.
• Provide expert advice on cyber security awareness, acting as the go-to subject matter expert.
• Stay on top of emerging trends to ensure our programs remain current, effective and impactful.

About you

You’ll have relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience, with a strong background in cyber security — particularly in awareness and education. You have a proven track record of developing and leading impactful training programs in complex environments, along with deep knowledge of cyber threats and the ability to communicate technical concepts in a clear, engaging way.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Lead, Cyber Security Awareness.pdf

To apply

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Dushyant Sattiraju - Director, Cyber Security Operations on dushyant.sattiraju@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

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.