Cyber Education And Training Manager

Chief Operating Officer Group | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Engagement and Delivery

The Cyber Risk Services Branch is responsible for the monitoring, identification and response to cyber threats to the Department's ICT Environment. The Communication and Engagement Section within Cyber Risk Services Branch provides communication and awareness, and Education and Training products and campaigns for the Department.

These services are a critical function to prevent cyber security incidents and enable Home Affairs employees to make informed decisions about their behaviour in this interconnected cyber environment. The section also provides holistic cyber security reporting in order to support evidence based and intelligence informed decision making at strategic, operational and tactical levels.

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Our ideal candidate

The Assistant Director Cyber Education and Training leads the Education and Training team in the development and production of educational products and campaigns. At times these campaigns are generated to support achievement of our Cyber Risk Branch's objectives, and at other times they will be generated to drive behavioural change and enable informed decision making relating to security issues at large, or in support of whole of government initiatives.

The Assistant Director Cyber Education and Training will work closely with stakeholders to identify learning objectives and desired behaviour change, then lead a team to develop and deliver products and presentations to support achievement of this.

This position has direct supervision responsibility and is based in Canberra, ACT.

We are looking for candidates with:
 

• Proficiency in extracting information, defining objectives and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders and enable change.
• The ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Strong and adaptive critical thinking skills.
• The ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders to elicit requirements and design education campaigns in order to raise cyber security awareness and drive behavioural change.
• The ability to conceptualise, analyse and evaluate information, including information and data from technical reports, to support the continual review and development of education products and campaigns.

• Manage and oversee staff within the Education and Training team, including all associated HR management within delegations.
• Manage the delivery and quality assurance of Education and Training products to the Department and other Governmenet Agencies.
• Produce and facilitate the production of collaborative Education and Training products which directly influence behaviour change through targeted and nuanced messaging.
• Approve and prioritise requests for Education and Training campaigns and products from various stakeholders in consultation with the Director, Cyber Engagement and Delivery.
• Provide representation at key stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop strategies, frameworks and procedures to support the production of evidence based and intelligence informed Education and Training campaigns and products.
• Manage dissemination of Education and Training through a range of platforms and to a range of audiences.

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs. The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity