AddressAbout us
Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
About the role
The Cyber Security Lead plays an important role in protecting us from security threats by protecting our data and information, security monitoring, auditing and compliance and responding to incidents. In the role, you will lead the development and implementation of a Cyber Security roadmap, policies and procedures together with assessing risks and driving improvements in our security.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Champion and lead the implementation of Cyber Security initiatives
- Provide leadership, specialist advice and guidance on current, evolving and emerging Cyber Security threats
- Manage, respond to, and lead technical investigations of Cyber Security events and incidents
- Proactively drive and implement effective mitigation for cyber threats and incidents
- Build organisational wide Cyber Security awareness, education, and maturity
- Manage, design and implement effective security policy for new and existing security platforms and tools
View the position description for more details about the role.
About you
To be successful in this role you will be a proactive problem solver with excellent customer service skills along with:
- Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive experience in Cyber Security
- The ability to align ICT strategy with organisational business goals and objectives
- Competency in Cyber Security response, support, operations, and risk management
- Comprehensive understanding of security control domains, information security standards and frameworks
- Project management and delivery of security projects
- Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders
- An excellent fit with our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency and leadership
About the benefits
This is a fulltime permanent position, Level 8 with a salary between $121,294 and $136,864 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 30 May 2024
Please direct any related questions to *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
