Manager Cyber Operations

• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Manager Cyber Operations plays a key role in supporting the delivery of ongoing operational cyber security outcomes within the Information Technology and Workplace Services branch. The position supports the wider department in uplifting adherence to security policies, standards and industry frameworks.

Main accountabilities:

• Set the strategy and drive the outcomes for cyber security within the department to address organisational risk
• Lead the development of associated policies and practices that support industry frameworks and standards.
• Manage the Cyber Security capabilities needed to deliver on DJSIR's objectives securely and effectively. Maintain the principles of professional standards and compliance with information security, data protection and information management frameworks and standards.
• Work in partnership with Cenitex and third-party providers to plan, execute and deliver on improvement initiatives and deliverables of the Cyber Strategy.

The Team

The position of Manager Cyber Operations forms a part of the Information Technology and Workplace Services branch within the Corporate Services group.

The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including strategic communications, finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and the close out of activities related to the Commonwealth Games.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Technical Experience: Minimum of 5 year demonstrated experience within Cyber Security with a detailed understanding of security standards and frameworks including Essential 8 and NIST
• Stakeholder Management: Build broad relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups. Add value by uplifting skills across the wider department and seek to collaborate with wider government entities across Victoria.
• Systems Thinking: Actively engage and shape forward looking practices and whole of government policies that embrace modern capabilities that facilitate the transformation of services and work practices.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Victor Ekladious, Director, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Service Operations on victor.ekladious@ecodev.vic.gov.au

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 26 January 2026.