El2 Director Cyber Security Operations

Our participants, Our people, Our purpose

Currently, there are around 4.3 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 600,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian. 

A new role awaits

The Cyber Security and Resilience Branch is seeking a highly experienced EL2 Director Cyber Security Operations to join their team.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Branch is responsible for providing strategic agency-wide oversight of Cyber security. The branch manage and implement the requirements of the Australian Government Security Frameworks and other associated relevant legislation including  the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM) within the Agency.

Where you can add value
This role is pivotal in ensuring the security and integrity of our digital assets and information systems across the Agency. You will be responsible for leading and implementing comprehensive Cyber Security strategies aligned with Agency goals and best practices. You will lead and manage the Cyber Security Operations team, including incident response, threat detection, identify and mitigate Cyber Security risks across all NDIA systems and networks. You will ensure compliance is met across Cyber Security standards, regulations and policies, demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement in order to collaborate with various stakeholders to integrate Cyber Security measures into Agency processes and projects.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

•    Leading the Agency’s Cyber Security Operations including managing cyber events and incidents and consider and apply security risk management principles, the Agency’s risk profile and the cyber threat landscape in which the Agency operates.
•    Developing a Cyber Security roadmap and associated projects that ensure ongoing uplift of Cyber Security controls, monitoring capability, and incident response functions for the Agency.
•    Managing day to day Cyber Security Operations including cyber capability development and support and Cyber Security incident response functions.
•    Leading Cyber Security activities for high priority Cyber Security incidents and data breach impacting the Agency.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

The ideal candidate will have a minimum three years Australian Government experience. You will have demonstrated experience in a senior Cyber Security leadership role with a focus on operations and strategy. Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively with strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be influential in your stakeholder engagement skills.

Your NDIA Experience

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while were based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Deakin - ACT, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with a possibility of extension of up to two years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close 28th April 2024 at 11:30pm (AEST) 

If you have any questions, please contact Daryl Sheppard on 02 61320*** or email **************@ndis.gov.au

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

The health and safety of workers, Participants and other visitors in our offices is our highest priority. Some roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency are covered by government Health Orders or Directives that require mandatory vaccinations.