Cybersecurity Advisory Leader – University, Flexible Work

UOM University of Melbourne

Parkville

On-site

AUD 141,000 - 172,000

Full time

2 days ago

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17% superannuation

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Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a strategic cybersecurity leader to direct a university-wide advisory group. You will shape secure, modern technology solutions, coach a specialist team, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive secure outcomes across teaching, research and operations.

You will lead proactive risk identification and modernization efforts, aligning roadmaps with university priorities and maintaining high resilience and trusted security across campus.

Qualifications

Postgraduate cybersecurity qualifications or equivalent professional certification.
Experience leading cybersecurity initiatives across large multi-stakeholder organisations.
Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead and coach cybersecurity advisors, prioritising work by risk and impact.
Direct engagements and deliver practical, risk-based cybersecurity recommendations.
Provide guidance on technology designs, mitigation strategies, and project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Cloud security

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in cybersecurity

Tools

ISO27001

NIST

Job description

You will lead proactive risk identification and modernization efforts, aligning roadmaps with university priorities and maintaining high resilience and trusted security across campus.

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