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Hours per fortnight
73.5 hours - flexible options available.
Duties
1. Provide authoritative, high-level advice, expertise, and guidance on matters relating to cyber security risk management.
2. Develop and implement cyber and information security frameworks, policies, procedures, and systems that support organisational objectives and compliance requirements.
3. Design, implement, and operationalise cyber security processes and procedures to ensure effective risk management across the agency and, where appropriate, the broader government environment.
4. Lead and manage cyber security incident response activities, including the development, maintenance, and execution of incident response plans, procedures, and playbooks.
5. Undertake security risk assessments and investigations, providing advice and support to business managers, system owners, and product managers in developing and implementing appropriate risk treatment plans.
6. Engage collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels to identify, assess, and prioritise cyber security risks, and to develop practical, proportionate mitigation strategies.
7. Provide leadership and representation at relevant cross-agency and cross-jurisdictional forums, reference groups, and working groups, offering authoritative advice and fostering collaboration.
8. Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and guidance to DSS staff in relation to cyber security practices, principles, and professional development.
9. Perform other duties as required, consistent with the occupant’s skills, qualifications, and experience, and commensurate with the classification level of the position.
Desirable Requirements
Appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant field, industry recognised accreditation in or training towards accreditation in cyber security.
Industry experience in a similar role.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
SOD - 003088 - Cyber Security Specialist.DOCX
SOD - 003088 - Cyber Security Specialist.pdf
Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.docx
Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.pdf
How to apply
Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.
You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6165 9920.
For more information
Andrew Edwards
Cybersecurity Specialist
Andrew.Edwards@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03)62327452