- Help protect the systems and information that support vital public services.
- Use your cyber security skills to solve real problems every day.
- Build your knowledge across incident response, audits, training and risk management.
- Join a supportive team where your work helps keep Victorian Government information secure.
- 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 provide trusted advice, respond to cyber security incidents and support strong information security across the department.

You will

- provide specialist cyber security advice and guidance to business areas
- coordinate important audit, assurance and information security activities
- maintain accurate information asset registers and manage security requests
- deliver practical cyber security training, workshops and awareness activities
- prepare clear reports, briefs and incident records while supporting cyber security responses.

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

You should also have

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

- strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
- practical experience responding to security incidents or a willingness to build these skills.





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 [email protected].

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 setting for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

📌 Security Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne