Cyber Security CSIRO Jobs

  Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.   Program highlights Generous stipends available Get hands-on experience in a leading scientific organisation. Get access to specialised expertise, equipment and training   About CSIRO   As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.   Visit CSIRO.au for more information.   The Opportunity CSIRO’s Data61 is proud to announce the David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship, established to honour the legacy of the late David Irvine AO. This initiative recognises his distinguished service to Australia, his leadership in founding the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), and his enduring commitment to advancing research and innovation in cyber security. The David Irvine scholarship offers a unique opportunity for talented students to pursue a postgraduate degree in cyber security at one of the CSCRC Participant Universities. Scholars will contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research addressing real-world challenges in a field critical to Australia’s national interest. During the scholarship with CSIRO, students will benefit from access to a world-class research environment, tailored coaching and development programs, and a supportive environment designed to help them build a dynamic and impactful research career. To honour and extend the foundational partnership of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), these scholarship opportunities are exclusively available to students from the CSCRC Participant universities.   Location: Any location in Australia.Students must be enrolled at one of these CSCRC Participant universities: -Edith Cowan University, University of Adelaide, Deakin University, University of NSW, Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology   Tenure: Specified term of up to 3.5 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil.   Expected Scholarship Start date: 30 May 2026, with the possibility of extending to June as required   Scholarship benefits The David Irvine Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to PhD/MPhil students undertaking a CSIRO-aligned cyber security research project. Recipients may be awarded:   Either a full scholarship valued at: PhD   MPhil   Top Up   Year Amount Year Amount Year Amount 2026 $44 000.00 2026 $44 000.00 2026 $10 000.00 2027 $45 000.00 2027 $45 000.00 2027 $10 000.00 2028 $46 000.00     2028 $10 000.00 2029 $23 000.00     2029 $ 5 000.00 In addition:- PhD students will be eligible for $7,000.00 training allowance, with per annum allocations, over the life of the scholarship, at the discretion of the CSIRO Supervisor MPhil Students will be eligible for $5,000.00 training allowance, with per annum allocations, over the life of the scholarship, at the discretion of the CSIRO Supervisor. Tuition fees are not covered under this scholarship. Relocation costs are not payable for students.   Who is eligible? To be eligible to apply, you must: Have First Class Honours or equivalent undergraduate degree in Cyber security, Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence Be admitted to the PhD or MPhil program in one of the CSCRC partner universities and be enrolled full-time. Be no longer than 12 months into their PhD; or no longer than 6 months in their MPhil. International students must be residing in Australia with the appropriate visa and originate from the countries listed in this link Defence Trade Controls (Foreign Country) Instrument 2024 – Federal Register of Legislation. Receive a tuition fee waiver from the university. Have at least one confirmed supervisor from the university. Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements.   Diversity and Inclusion We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.   About CSIROAt CSIRO Australia’s national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.    Child safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.    How to apply: To apply, you will be required to: submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’ field. upload your current or most recent academic record in the ‘Cover Letter’ field; andOfficial transcripts are required for all tertiary qualifications, with evidence of achieving First Class Honours (or equivalent) as the minimum academic requirement. complete this MS Form David Irvine Scholarship, which contains a section for your project concept proposal, choosing a theme from the Research project Theme list:- Research Project Themes Resilient Systems Security and Configuration Management of IoT Systems Development of Next Generation Authentication Technologies Predict, Detect, Respond to and Investigate Cyber Threats Platform and Architecture for Cyber security as a Service Security Automation and Orchestration Privacy Preserving Data Sharing in a Connected World Law and Privacy   You will need to provide:- A research idea advancing cyber security through an interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world challenges, focused on critical technologies and critical infrastructure aligned with one of the suggested research themes. Clear articulation of the problem, methodology, and potential impact.   Contact us For any enquiries or requests for assistance in connecting with potential CSIRO supervisors, please email marthie.grobler@data61.csiro.au.   Applications close:  16 February 2026, 11:00pm AEDT We strongly encourage you to apply early, as the selection panel will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Acknowledgement of Country  CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.    Role highlights Conduct high-impact research in Data61’s Cybersecurity & Quantum Systems (CQS) Group Shape future-ready cybersecurity solutions across critical technologies Contribute to Australia’s digital security and economic strength   About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.   Visit CSIRO.au for more information.   The opportunity  Data61 envisions a strong, globally competitive Australian cybersecurity ecosystem that enhances national resilience and underpins confidence in the digital economy. Working within the Cybersecurity and Quantum Systems (CQS) Group, you will contribute to pioneering research that addresses major cybersecurity challenges across emerging technologies including AI, quantum systems, and next-generation communications.   In this role, you will conduct innovative research aligned to CSIRO’s strategic priorities, build scientific leadership, and advance new ideas and concepts that support Australia’s digital future. You will interact directly with government and industry clients, contribute to project proposals, supervise PhD students, and collaborate nationally and internationally across the cybersecurity research community. The position offers substantial opportunity to influence future research directions, deliver real-world impact, and help build a thriving cybersecurity industry in Australia.     Your high-level duties will include:  Carrying out innovative and impactful cybersecurity research that leads to novel and significant scientific outcomes. Producing high-quality scientific publications, conference papers, patents, and client reports. Engaging professionally with clients, delivering project outputs on time, and representing CSIRO effectively across a range of forums. Supervising PhD students within the Data61 Scholarship Program and supporting new project proposals and student opportunities. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams within Data61, across CSIRO, and with national and international partners. Undertaking feasibility studies and applying creativity and originality to explore new research directions and emerging technologies. Contributing proactively to the functioning, culture, and objectives of the research team and Data61. Adhering to CSIRO’s Code of Conduct, safety practices, and diversity and inclusion principles. Performing other duties as directed to support organisational and project outcomes.   Role particulars Location and office arrangements:  Sydney (Marsfield) NSW; Melbourne (Clayton) VIC; Other locations may be considered. Salary: AU$118k – AU$127k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation  Tenure & work schedule:  Indefinite, Full-time                                                                                             Reference: 101881   As the successful candidate, you will bring:   Essential criteria Education/Qualifications:  A PhD in a relevant discipline area, such as security protocols, applied cryptography, or a closely related field or significant work experience in the area of cyber security. High-level written and oral communication skills demonstrated through publications and collaboration with the ability to represent the research team effectively internally and externally, including at national and international conferences, and a range of different audiences. Demonstrated a high level of experience in conducting research activities and prototype development in systems security, more specifically in the areas of critical technologies like AI, Quantum and/or critical infrastructure like 5G/6G, Energy Grid; evidence from the top-tier research publications such as IEEE S&P, ACM CCS, NDSS, and Usenix Security. The ability to work effectively as part of a research team, plus the motivation and discipline to carry out autonomous research. A record of science innovation and creativity in the area of cyber security, plus the ability and willingness to incorporate novel ideas and approaches into scientific investigations.  For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.    Not sure if you meet all the criteria? While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.   Setting you up for success We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Laura Mason know via Careers.Online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.     Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.   Inclusion and belonging Solving Australia’s greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.   CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.   Eligibility  Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents and candidates who either hold, or are able to obtain, a valid working visa. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.      Child safety  CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.    How to apply  Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.   Applications close  26 January 2026, 11:00pm AEDT