We are seeking an experienced and visionary cyber security leader to join our Technology and Security Division as a Cyber Security Director (EL2) in our Security and Information Assurance Branch.

The key duties of the position include:

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the delivery of cyber security outcomes that protect one of Australia's most trusted public institutions and some of the nation's most valuable data assets.

You will provide strategic leadership, influence enterprise decision-making and drive the continual uplift of the ABS’ cyber security capability. You will work under the broad direction of the CISO, with technical specialists, executive leaders, inter-agency federal government peers and industry partners to ensure the ABS remains secure, resilient and trusted in an increasingly complex threat environment.

As a Cyber Security Director, you will:

- provide strategic and operational leadership in the delivery of cyber security objectives and business outcomes
- lead the development and implementation of cyber security strategies, policies and a core program of work across your discipline
- inform enterprise decision-making through expert advice on cyber risk, security architecture or operational threat management to support the continued business resilience of the ABS
- drive the identification, assessment and treatment of cyber security risks across business-critical systems and services either through preventative, detective or corrective mechanisms
- lead cyber security assurance activities including audits, risk assessments, IRAP engagements, Essential Eight uplift activities and Cyber Authorisations to Operate
- strengthen detection, response and recovery capabilities through security operations, threat intelligence and incident response preparedness and leverage those learnings for continuous improvement
- build, nurture and sustain a high-performing workforce through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning and professional development
- promote a cyber-conscious culture, drive literacy initiatives and help improve security capability across the ABS
- remain abreast of the evolving threat landscape and proactively harness those insights to support the ABS’s ongoing business resilience.

What we are looking for (selection criteria)





To be suitable you should have some or all of the following skills, qualities and experience and reflect accordingly within your CV:

- Strategic Leadership - Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership in complex operating environments, aligning cyber security outcomes with organisational objectives, managing risk and responding to emerging challenges.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Influence - Proven ability to build trusted relationships, communicate complex cyber security concepts to diverse audiences and influence stakeholders to achieve business outcomes as well as negotiate across competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
- People Leadership - Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams through coaching, capability building and fostering an inclusive and accountable culture.
- Governance and Operational Delivery Excellence - Proven ability to deliver complex programs of work, manage competing priorities, drive continuous improvement and achieve measurable business outcomes.

In addition, you should demonstrate Cyber Security Expertise across one or more of the following disciplines:

- Cyber security governance and risk management
- Security operations and incident response
- Cyber threat intelligence
- Threat modelling, profiling or threat hunting
- Identity and access management
- Security architecture and engineering
- Vulnerability management
- Secure software development and DevSecOps
- Cloud security (Azure and AWS)
- Data protection and privacy
- Essential Eight maturity uplift
- IRAP and security assurance activities

You will have a robust working knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks such as the Protective Security Policy Framework and Information Security Manual and cyber security legislation.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the role you:





- You must be an Australian citizen at the time you apply.
- You will need to hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain at least a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
- ABS employees who have access to market sensitive information are restricted in market trading activities. You may not be allowed to trade in financial products while employed. This role is not restricted in trading.

Notes

How to apply

To apply, complete an online application form on the ABS e-recruitment system.

Submit a brief curriculum vitae of three pages or less demonstrating the skills, qualities, and experience (outlined in Section 1 of the Applicant Information Kit) required for this role.

Please note submissions greater than 3 pages in length will not be accepted.

You must submit referee details as part of your application.

Applications close at 11:30 pm AEDT on Monday 5 October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Getting to know the Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) purpose is to inform Australia's important decisions by partnering and innovating to deliver relevant, trusted, objective data, statistics and insights. As the national statistical authority for Australia and provider of statistical services to the states and territories, we focus on three priorities:

- Providing high quality official statistics and insights
- Transforming the ABS for the future
- Delivering new statistical solutions to maximise the value of public data.

We operate in a dynamic, continually transforming environment. New technology, statistical methods and opportunities for accessing and integrating data are becoming available, growing the potential to provide current insights into matters of importance to Australians, businesses, and community organisations. The ABS houses permanent offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin, Dandenong and Geelong.

We also have a number of field staff working across all parts of Australia. We encourage and value a diverse workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

To find out more visit 'Careers' on our website at https://www.abs.gov.au/careers

📌 Cyber Security Director (Perth)
🏢 Australian Bureau Of Statistics
📍 Perth