Principal Cybersecurity Officer (724516)

About you

This is an exciting opportunity to use your strong technical skills and knowledge and apply these to the Department of Treasury and Finance’s cybersecurity operations and improvements area.

As part of a small team, you will provide information and technology associated security advice to a range of stakeholders, undertake or oversee cybersecurity improvement projects and initiatives, and assist with delivering ICT security related outcomes to the Department.

• Flexible work arrangements and leave options to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
• Supportive team, inclusive, values-based workplace.
• Great opportunity for varied, dynamic and interesting work. 

You will need:

• Deep technical understanding and hands-on experience in developing and applying risk-based approaches to enhance cybersecurity of modern IT infrastructure, services, and solutions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills including the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the Department.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Advanced analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
• Competence in making security related recommendations that address complex business needs.

If you are eager to establish or extend a career in cybersecurity, and you enjoy meeting challenges while learning in a continuously changing but supportive environment, then this is the role for you.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of people and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles.

We want candidates to reach their full potential in interview and recruitment activities, which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable people with disability, illness, and injury to fully participate. Please tell us what supports or adjustments you need to fully participate in the process.

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About the branch

Treasury’s Information and Technology Services branch provide information and technology advice and assistance to the Department, and support branches with their use of information and technology to improve efficiency, services, and outcomes. This includes managing and delivering technology and information management related projects.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants below:

 724516 - Statement of Duties - Principal Cybersecurity Officer.docx

 724516 - Statement of Duties - Principal Cybersecurity Officer.pdf

 Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf

 Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX

How to apply

Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlin