Teach and mentor CIS students while building your academic career alongside your graduate research. Role type: Part-time (0.2–0.3 FTE for full-time graduate researchers); Fixed-term 18–24 months, aligned with candidature Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology Department/School: School of Computing and Information Systems Salary: $88,228 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super Build your academic teaching profile alongside your PhD / Shape CIS student learning at scale / Access 30 hours of certified development Apply now to combine paid, secure academic work with impactful CIS teaching and structured professional development. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As a Graduate Researcher Academic Associate, you will contribute directly to high-quality teaching in Computing and Information Systems. You will gain practical experience designing, delivering and supporting CIS subjects while completing paid, certified university teaching development. What you will deliver: Design and deliver tutorials, workshops, labs and applied sessions using engaging, evidence-based pedagogical approaches. Support students through consultations, forums, revision sessions and timely responses to queries across assigned subjects. Contribute to assessment design, marking, feedback and academic integrity processes, including managing exam and assignment workflows. Administer subject delivery, including Canvas sites, submissions, extensions, remark requests and coordination with casual teaching staff. Maintain and support educational technologies such as Ed, FeedbackFruits, JupyterHub and Github to enable effective learning experiences. You may be a great fit if you: Are currently enrolled in a FEIT graduate research degree with at least 18 months remaining in candidature. Bring strong disciplinary knowledge in one or more CIS subject clusters, such as programming, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity. Demonstrate enthusiasm for university teaching and a commitment to educating, inspiring and supporting diverse student cohorts. Communicate clearly in written and spoken English, tailoring explanations for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. Manage your time effectively, balancing research responsibilities with teaching preparation, delivery, assessment and administration. Engage proactively in your own professional development and uphold the University’s values of respect, safety and inclusion. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave. Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team You will join the School of Computing and Information Systems, Australia’s top-ranked computing school, within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. The School delivers world-class teaching and research across computer science, software engineering, information systems and human-computer interaction, with strong partnerships across industry and leading research centres. You will work alongside passionate educators and researchers, contribute to innovative CIS curricula, and help deliver an outstanding learning experience for a large, diverse student community. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au. Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Please upload your responses to the below Key Selection Criteria questions. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria. The below criteria should be a maximum of 3 pages. Demonstrated knowledge and technical capability in computing, with strong foundations in programming and demonstrated expertise in at least one relevant area such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, software engineering, information systems or related fields. Candidates should be able to apply their knowledge to practical problems and engage with the technologies, tools and programming environments used in teaching. Demonstrated ability, or strong potential, to teach and explain technical concepts clearly to students with different levels of experience, including supporting students in practical classes, troubleshooting code or technical problems, and helping students develop conceptual understanding rather than simply providing solutions. Demonstrated practical capability in developing, testing and supporting computing learning activities and infrastructure, which may include programming exercises, assessment tasks, sample solutions, automated testing or marking, version control, notebooks, virtual environments, learning platforms or other discipline relevant technologies. Demonstrated capacity to support high quality and equitable assessment and feedback, including applying marking criteria consistently, providing constructive feedback, identifying common student misconceptions, and supporting appropriate academic integrity practices in contemporary computing education, including where generative AI may be relevant. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, reliably and inclusively within a teaching team, including communicating effectively with students and colleagues, managing competing responsibilities and deadlines, responding constructively to emerging teaching issues, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of subjects and the student learning experience. Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Eduardo Oliveira at eduardo.oliveira@unimelb.edu.au For questions related to our recruitment process email Nick at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: CIS GRAA - Position Description.docx Explore leadership opportunities to shape the future and growth of the University of Melbourne - Executive Opportunities Welcome to the University of Melbourne – where our vision for positive societal change creates impact. Join our community of world-class thinkers, where innovation thrives, and your ideas shape the future. Why choose us? You'll work among the best, pushing the boundaries of knowledge with passion. Whether you're driving groundbreaking research, inspiring the next generation through teaching, or providing essential professional services, we empower you to excel. At the University of Melbourne, your potential is our priority. Elevate your career, make a real difference, and be part of a diverse community that values your unique contribution. Your journey to professional and personal growth starts here. Discover more at - https://about.unimelb.edu.au/ At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enriching society through education and research. Through our strategy "Advancing Melbourne," we're not just shaping our own future; we're shaping the future of the state, the nation, and our global community. Together, we propel Australia forward, positioning it as an ambitious, forward-thinking leader on the world stage. Our staff play a key role in elevating Australia's reputation and influence globally. Your contributions are the driving force behind our ambition to be a leading force for positive change. Join us, and let's advance Melbourne – and the world – together. Discover more The University has committed to a strategic vision which aims to create a thriving, fair and diverse university community, working together respectfully to make a difference to each other and in the world. Join us on our journey to build a future where everyone in our community can feel a strong sense of belonging, and diverse perspectives fuel success. Discover more Want to know more about us, our processes, or future opportunities? We would love to connect with you! Get in touch with our friendly Talent Acquisition team at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

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