Assistant Associate Dean, Cyber Security and Software Systems

Overview:

• Play a pivotal role in providing senior leadership for the Discipline’s academic and research performance, strategy, and growth

• Fixed term (3-year) appointment as Assistant Associate Dean, underpinned by an ongoing Associate Professor or Professor position

• Remuneration for Academic Level D ($163,538 - $180,166) or Academic Level E ($210,658)

• Based at City campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other RMIT campuses

About the Role

The Assistant Associate Dean, Cyber Security and Software Systems (CSSS) plays a pivotal role within the School’s leadership team, working closely with the Associate Dean to drive academic and research excellence, growth, and strategic initiatives within the Discipline.

This position focuses on academic leadership, staff development, and operational support, with a particular emphasis on leading the Software Engineering academic group within the CSSS Discipline. The successful candidate will help shape discipline strategy, mentor staff, and lead efforts in learning and teaching, research development, and industry engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven academic leadership and management skills, with demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

• An established research profile in Software Engineering or a closely related field, with the ability to lead impactful research initiatives.

• A strong record of innovative, student-centred teaching informed by contemporary learning and teaching theory.

• In-depth knowledge of Software Engineering industry trends and training needs.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and implement tactical solutions aligned with organisational goals.

• High-level interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

• A collaborative and collegiate leadership style, with the ability to foster shared goals and support change.

• Commitment to team development, continuous improvement, and inclusive academic practices.

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant discipline.

• Qualifications and experience commensurate with appointment at Academic Level D or E (please refer to the relevant position descriptions).

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School of Computing Technologies

The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.

The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:

• Cyber Security & Software Systems (CSSS)

• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)

• Interaction, Technology & Information (ITI)

Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including in:

• Software Engineering

• Cybersecurity

• Distributed Computing

• Digital Health

• Search and Recommendation

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing

• Data Science, Machine Learning, and Big Data Analysis

To Apply

We encourage all candidates who meet the selection criteria to apply for this role.

Please submit:

• A current CV

• A cover letter specifying whether you are applying for Level D or Level E

• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria for the Assistant Associate Dean position

For further information about this position, please see the Position Descriptions hyperlinked below or contact Professor Iqbal Gondal – Associate Dean Cyber Security & Software Systems via email iqbal.gondal@rmit.edu.au

For recruitment related enquiries please contact Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Jennifer Pham at jennifer.pham2@rmit.edu.au. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description – Assistant Associate Dean

Position Description – Associate Professor (Level D)

Position Description – Professor (Level E)

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