Security Officer

About this role

• Help protect the department's information and cyber security every day.
• Build your cyber security skills across projects, audits and incident response.
• Work with experienced people while supporting technology that helps Victoria.
• Enjoy varied work where your ideas and judgement make a real difference.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As security officer, you will help protect the department's information and technology systems.

You will support cyber security, information management and audit activities across the department.

You will:

• provide trusted cyber security advice and practical support.
• coordinate important audits, risk assessments and assurance activities.
• prepare clear briefs, reports and information about incidents and emerging risks.
• deliver practical cyber security training, workshops and awareness sessions.
• manage timely responses to cyber security incidents, maintain security records and support the information security inbox.

About you

Qualifications in IT or cybersecurity are desirable. You must also be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline security clearance.

You should also have:

knowledge of cyber security, information security or protective security frameworks.

• strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• the ability to build positive working relationships and communicate clearly with different audiences.
• experience planning work, supporting projects and working well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Harley Clark at Harley.clark@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.