Specialist (Cybersecurity Awareness and Assurance) - Crawley, Australia - University Of Western Australia

University Of Western Australia

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Crawley, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Level 8, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis

Base salary range: $106,775 $116,709 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities.

With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

About the team
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals.

Cybersecurity is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University's risk strategy.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, have a significant role in integrating cybersecurity best practices into the day-to-day operations of the University.

You will be responsible for coordinating cyber security and technology risk assurance activities and providing governance over risk remediation activities, audit findings and issues in support of UWA's overall IT risk management program.

You will work closely with other technology functions and projects to proactively seek opportunities for cybersecurity advice and provide risk assessments of proposed changes and initiatives.

You will own the delivery of a targeted and engaging cyber security awareness program across staff and students, aiming to influence positive behavioural change that reduces risk.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
Substantial relevant experience in delivering cyber security training and awareness activities, IT risk management frameworks and audit processes
Demonstrate knowledge of common digital risk management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT and ones from NIST
Ability to identify and assesses the severity and potential impact of risks and communicate risk assessment findings to risk owners outside cybersecurity in a way that consistently drives objective, factbased decisions about risk
Relevant industry certifications, including CRISC, ISO27001 Lead implementer, CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications
Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to communicate risk concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various hierarchical levels
Proven ability to communicate with substantial influence, establish positive relationships with peers and negotiate competing priorities
Excellent analytical skills, including ability to manage multiple projects across multiple domains under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives
Working knowledge of the higher education sector is desirable

Note:
Provision of a Current National Police Clearance will be required for the successful applicant.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Specialist (Cybersecurity Awareness and Assurance)

The content of your Resume and a Cover Letter should demonstrate your motivation and how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 3 December 2023
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.

We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.

We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
We have oncampus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
We facilitate flexible working, with parttime and jobsharing arrangements considered.
We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.