Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunt Manager

Digital Health Inc; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% Superannuation

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements including W

Wellbeing program

EAP support

Job summary

Australian Digital Health Agency seeks a senior leader to head cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting and security monitoring across complex ICT environments. You will identify threats, develop proactive hunting, and support incident response while aligning with government standards.

You will guide policy development, risk assessments and executive-level recommendations, building trusted relationships with government and healthcare partners to share intelligence and strengthen cyber risk

Qualifications

• Leading cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security monitoring.
• Understanding PSPF/ISM government frameworks.
• Analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, logs into actionable intelligence.
• Developing and implementing security policies and programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex cyber security programs.
• Relevant cyber security qualifications and/or industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting activities across complex ICT environments.
• Identify, analyse and respond to emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise.
• Drive proactive threat hunting operations using intelligence, telemetry, logs and security data sources.
• Support and enhance Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, monitoring and incident response activities.
• Develop and implement cyber security strategies, policies and procedures aligned to government standards.
• Provide expert advice, risk assessments and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, industry partners and healthcare stakeholders to facilitate intelligence sharing.
• Deliver threat intelligence products, briefings and cyber risk insights to internal and external audiences.
• Represent the Agency at cross-government forums and cyber security working groups.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing cyber security team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Threat intelligence leadership

Threat hunting

Security monitoring

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Incident response

Government frameworks

Cyber security certifications (CISSP/C

Job description

About the Agency

The Australian Digital Health Agency is transforming how Australians experience healthcare by enabling people and providers to access the information they need, securely, quickly and in one place. Through national digital services such as My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions and the 1800Medicare App, we are building a connected health system that gives Australians greater control over their health.

Lead the Agency's cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting functions, ensuring emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and risks are identified, analysed and mitigated before they impact business operations.

You will provide strategic cyber security advice, enhance real-time monitoring capabilities, support incident response activities, and work closely with government, industry and healthcare partners to strengthen cyber security outcomes across the broader healthcare sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber threat intelligence and threat hunting activities across complex ICT environments.
• Identify, analyse and respond to emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise.
• Drive proactive threat hunting operations using intelligence, telemetry, logs and security data sources.
• Support and enhance Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, monitoring and incident response activities.
• Develop and implement cyber security strategies, policies and procedures aligned to government standards.
• Provide expert advice, risk assessments and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with government agencies, industry partners and healthcare stakeholders to facilitate intelligence sharing.
• Deliver threat intelligence products, briefings and cyber risk insights to internal and external audiences.
• Represent the Agency at cross-government forums and cyber security working groups.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing cyber security team while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience leading cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, cyber operations or security monitoring functions.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government cyber security frameworks, including PSPF and ISM.
• Experience analysing cyber threats, vulnerabilities, logs and security data to produce actionable intelligence.
• Proven capability to develop and implement cyber security policies, strategies and operational improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and communicate across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing teams and delivering complex cyber security or technology programs.
• Relevant cyber security qualifications and/or industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent.

Eligibility

Australian citizenship is mandatory. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a national police clearance and the required security clearance, with the ability to attain a higher-level clearance if needed.

Our benefits

We offer a competitive 15.4% superannuation contribution, salary packaging options, and a Christmas closedown with no leave deduction. Our wellbeing program and EAP support a healthy work–life balance, while flexible work arrangements opportunities, including work from home, giving you choice in how, when and where you work. You will enjoy modern collaborative workspaces. We also provide a wide range of leave options including parental, cultural, compassionate, emergency response and defence leave.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026, 11:00pm

Salary: $124,583 - $142,089 plus 15.4% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.