Coordinator, Cyber Security Culture

Location: St Lucia Campus

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

• Information Technology Services (ITS) 

• Full-time, fixed-term position through to December 2028 

• Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)

• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

Join a collaborative, purposeful and inclusive team within Information Technology Services, where you will help strengthen cyber safety capability across the UQ community. As Coordinator, Cyber Security Culture, you will support practical, people-centred initiatives that encourage secure behaviours in everyday work and study. Working closely with colleagues, Cyber Security Champions and stakeholders, you will deliver engaging programs that create positive behavioural change.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and supporting the ongoing administration of the Cyber Security Champions Network, including onboarding, monthly meetings, champion activities and collaboration with partner universities

• Supporting the coordination of the Cyber Security Internship Program and student-focused cyber security education initiatives

• Coordinating the delivery of cyber security training and awareness activities, including Cybercation sessions, participant communications, venues, catering and feedback processes

• Assisting with simulated phishing campaigns, awareness content updates, reporting, resource development and quality assurance across cyber uplift initiatives

About You 

• Completion of a bachelor degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training

• Demonstrated ability to deliver learning events or training activities for diverse audiences

• Exceptional writing skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical and engaging messages

• Strong organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to set, enforce and meet deadlines

• Experience presenting information to large audiences, or a genuine willingness to develop this capability

• High level digital capability, including experience with Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Adobe Suite platforms, learning management systems, survey tools and eLearning tools such as Articulate Rise

• An understanding of cyber security risks, trends and human-centred security practices, with experience in higher education, Drupal or campaign-style engagement activities viewed favourably

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 Outreach and Culture 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, 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 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 11.00pm AEST (R-65848).