Cyber Compliance 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
At Victoria Legal Aid (VLA), we are committed to improving our cyber security and ensuring the safety of our digital workplace. As part of this, we are creating a new Cyber Program to strengthen our information security and compliance processes.

We are looking for a Cyber Compliance Manager to lead and manage cyber audit, risk and assurance processes within the Digital Transformation and Technology (DTT) Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing the performance of processes and controls to identify areas of non-compliance and assess the effectiveness of existing controls (including the development and monitoring of a 3rd party risk management framework). Ensuring controls align to Industry standards such as ISO 27001/2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ACSC ISM (Essential 8).

You will work closely with internal teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities, assess risks, and develop treatment plans.

You'll also help develop and maintain VLA's overall cyber security framework and track compliance through regular reporting to senior management.

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

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Experience in cyber security management in a similar role (mandatory).
• Experience with risk management principles including risk assessment methodologies (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of relevant cyber security laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., VPDSF, ISO 27001/2, ISO27032, NIST, ACSC ISM).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop remediation plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, including writing reports and memos.
• Experience in managing regulatory audits and assessments, ensuring successful completion.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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.

About Victoria Legal Aid
We provide legal representation to those who need it most. With over 1300 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits

• Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing
• Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost)
• Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

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 Lee Mountford, Cyber Security and Resilience Manager on (03) 9269 0505 or recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au.

No agency applications will be accepted.

Applications close by 11.59pm on Thursday 5 December 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.