Cyber Security and Resilience Program Manager

About this role

• Full time ongoing position (part-time applications considered)
• Salary range: $123,625 - $157,340 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

About the role
We are looking for a people leader to head our Cyber Security and Resilience initiative as part of our Cyber Resilience Strategy. In this role, you will not only establish and improve VLA's cyber security capabilities but also foster a culture of cyber security awareness across our organization, ensuring that every team member is informed and empowered to protect our vital data.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to clearly convey complex cyber security concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels, with the ability to influence decision-making and resolve conflicts effectively.
• A track record in delivering complex cyber security initiatives, particularly in the legal, justice, or social services sectors, utilizing relevant frameworks (Essential Eight, ISO27001, ISO27032, NIST).
• Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
• Experience in cyber security management in a similar role (mandatory).

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team.

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Martin Edwards, Chief Information and Digital Officer on (03) 9269 0675 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

This position is advertised internally and only available to current VLA employees.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Wednesday 8 November 2024.

Other relevant information
It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community.

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.