Manager, Information Security

Position overview

The Manager, Information Security leads the Information Security function and is responsible for assisting business teams and projects understand Information Security risks, identification of treatments to manage those risks and compliance with VBA and VPDSS Information Security standards and policies.

The role contributes to improving the maturity of the organisation's cybersecurity resilience. The Manager, Information Security focuses on internal VBA divisions and business units and engages more broadly across the Victorian government Transport Portfolio to drive consistent improvements and assurance across agencies, operators, and partners.

The Manager, Information Security will act as a gateway for project teams and business units to access and leverage centralised enterprise security capabilities such as security testing and incident management

What we are looking for:

• Substantial cyber experience in policy, consulting, legal, risk management, solution delivery, or other relevant cybersecurity roles.
• Working knowledge of relevant risk management frameworks and information risk assessments.
• Sound knowledge of, or practical experience working with security frameworks such as VPDSF, ISM, Essential 8, NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
• Understands the impact of internal IT landscape to daily operations; Has broad understanding on implementation activities related to the introduction and ongoing maintenance of new cybersecurity tools.
• Coaches others on the co-creation process and builds team commitment to co-creation by demonstrating personal commitment; Builds trust in partnerships through timely and quality delivery of outcomes; Facilitates discussion and navigates differences of opinion to reach decisions.

VBA Commitment

The Victorian Building Authority embraces a diverse and inclusive culture who work together for the benefit of all Victorians. Our recruitment is best practice and free from bias, we recruit based on merit and equity regardless of age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.

We have an amazing employee engagement program, remote working setup, health and well-being and learning and development programs to ensure our people are fit for work and inspired to be the best they can. We are always looking for talented new people to join us with a broad range of skills and experience who are curious, keen to learn and enjoy serving the community they live in, so if this sounds like a place you'd like to work and you think you have what it takes, we‘d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply now!

What you can expect:

• A hybrid working model, worrking from home and the office
• Flexible work options including compressed work schedules, flexible start and finish times, and purchased leave options.

How to Apply:

We require you to upload:

• A detailed copy of your resume
• A cover letter briefly outlining your relevant experience and what attracted you to the role  
• Any other qualifications or licence if applicable