El1 - Assistant Director Cyber Security, Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security Branch

Contact Officer:
Glenn Faithfull on 02 6136 8868. ******
Closing Date:
11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 19 November 2024
Our Department Values
Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership.
The opportunity we have available
Organised within the Chief Operating Officer Group within the department, Information Technology (IT) Division's purpose is to connect people and technology, empowering the department to excel.
IT Division is responsible for the consolidated provision and support of stable and secure IT Systems, applications, and services to all department users across all States and Territories, including our Indian Ocean Territories and Norfolk Island, as well as supporting seven Ministerial offices, six Groups, and coordination with portfolio entities.
The division provides the digital collaboration and communications tools necessary to connect a geographically dispersed workforce and to optimise hybrid working arrangements. We manage industry and public facing digital systems, deliver desktop services to over 2,200 staff, support over 30 office locations across Australia and oversee the department's cyber security capability.
This new role is based in the Cyber Security Team within the Strategy, Architecture & Cyber Security Branch.
We are looking for motivated and energetic people to join our team as we progress a number of exciting cyber modernisation and uplift activities that will better protect Department systems and business. This is a new role for the division and an opportunity to build a capability from the ground up that will be at the forefront of our modernisation, with plenty of scope to make it your own.
As an Assistant Director in the Cyber Security Team, you will be responsible for the design and implementation of next generation cyber capability, and will head operational activities such as incident response, threat intelligence, and security testing. As a cyber leader, you will steer others, foster a positive security culture, and create innovative solutions to security problems. Your key responsibilities will include:

Design, implement, and test cyber security solutions – engage with stakeholders across the department and leverage best practice to develop requirements, configure tooling, and establish processes for new cyber security capability.
Cyber operations – grow efforts to detect and respond to cyber incidents, perform digital and forensic investigations, and leverage intelligence sources to mitigate cyber threats.
Technical cyber advice and assurance – evaluate and test business and corporate systems and applications against common attack vectors, prescribed hardening and vendor guidance, and provide robust advice on the correct implementation of security controls.
People and process – develop repeatable methods and ways of working that get the best out of cyber team members, foster and uplift security awareness culture, and implement programs to develop cyber skills and careers.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about contemporary cyber technology and is comfortable working with cloud platforms. Knowledge and experience with SIEM, cyber threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and threat mitigation is essential.
In this role you will be supported to build your cyber security skills through learning and development opportunities and working alongside experienced IT leaders. There is also the opportunity to become a product expert and receive micro credentials in security tools such as Sentinel.
The team will be growing over the next year, and this role will have an opportunity to mentor and develop other team members over time.
Who are we looking for?
Our ideal candidate will set and translate vision into tangible actions, manage and inspire a connected and engaged team, influence stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and deliver outstanding cyber capability. You should be solutions focused, proactive, flexible and agile. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate an ability to:

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders including colleagues across the division, IT executives, staff in the department, and industry partners.
Build and manage a team in a dynamic environment and achieve quality outcomes that are aligned to stakeholder and organisational needs.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, to build consensus and influence decision making among internal and external stakeholders.
Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound conclusions.
Have a growth mindset with a willingness to continue to learn, develop, and foster an environment for team members to do the same.
Inspire innovation through identifying opportunities for change and improvement across ways the division and our services.
Contribute to building a positive and healthy team culture in the division, leading by example and mentoring emerging leaders.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements
Minimum requirements for this role include:

Demonstrated skills and experience in technical cyber security roles and/or relevant certifications in a cyber security field
Proven leadership skills and the ability to effectively coordinate work ensuring high quality and timely outcomes.
Ability to provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical subject matter expertise.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including strong attention to detail.
Ability to provide timely and concise advice to inform and support executive decision making.
Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process:

Opt into the scheme
Declare they have a disability, and
Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission (apsc.gov.au).
What else can we offer?
We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering people to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS through daily engagement with HR working groups and internal and external stakeholders.
Improve your leadership skills, through the department's Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month's accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers people and drives exceptional performance.
Eligibility requirements
Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
Health Assessment: the preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: the successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at the NV1 level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

How to apply
Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Tuesday 19 November 2024.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than one page outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than two pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks. Selection of Suitable candidates may be based on application and referee reports only.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at ****** to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you find accessibility limitations in our systems, please contact ****** and an alternative application format will be provided to you.
Timeline and assessment
A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: Wednesday 6 November Applications close: Tuesday 19 November Application shortlisting: within three weeks Further assessments: within two weeks after shortlisting Selection report finalised: one week after further assessments Offers and announcements: within one week of selection finalisation
The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.
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