Cybersecurity Advisory Manager

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Parental leave

Discounted services (Bupa health)

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to head a specialist advisory team, shaping secure, modern technology decisions University-wide. You will influence strategy, mitigate legacy risk and uplift resilience across teaching, research and operations.

You will lead cybersecurity advisors, align engagements with university priorities, translate risks into actionable guidance and collaborate with senior stakeholders to modernise legacy systems while advancing secure

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in cybersecurity or equivalent professional certification.
• Extensive leadership experience across complex cybersecurity initiatives within large, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Deep knowledge of cloud, network, identity and data security, using frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach cybersecurity advisors, managing workload and priorities based on risk and business impact.
• Direct cybersecurity advisory engagements, aligning recommendations with university priorities and delivering practical, risk-based outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on technology designs, mitigation strategies, and project delivery, translating risks into actionable advice.
• Identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, driving continuous improvement towards secure, fit-for-purpose solutions and practices.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership and senior stakeholders to shape roadmap, embed security and modernise legacy technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud security

Risk management

Education

Postgraduate in cybersecurity

Certifications (ISO27001/NIST)

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Continuing

Department/ School: Chief Information Officer Group, Cybersecurity

Salary: UOM 10 $156,480 p.a. plus 17% superannuation, negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience, a loading sum may be applied to the salary offered.

• Strategic leadership of University-wide cyber advisory / shape secure, modern technology solutions / coach a specialist high-performing team
• Join us to lead cyber advisors and drive secure, innovative technology outcomes across the University.
• Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

You will lead a specialist cybersecurity advisory team shaping secure, modern technology decisions University-wide. You will influence strategy, eliminate legacy risk, and uplift resilience across teaching, research and operations.

What you will deliver:

• Lead and coach cybersecurity advisors, managing workload and priorities based on risk and business impact.
• Direct cybersecurity advisory engagements, aligning recommendations with university priorities and delivering practical, risk-based outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on technology designs, mitigation strategies, and project delivery, translating risks into actionable advice.
• Identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, driving continuous improvement towards secure, fit-for-purpose solutions and practices.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership and senior stakeholders to shape roadmap, embed security and modernise legacy technologies.

You may be a great fit if:

• Hold postgraduate qualifications in cybersecurity or an equivalent, highly relevant professional certification.
• Demonstrate extensive leadership experience across complex cybersecurity initiatives within large, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• Apply deep knowledge of cloud, network, identity and data security, using frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST.
• Lead proactive identification and mitigation of cyber risks and vulnerabilities, strengthening organisational resilience and readiness.
• Drive innovation by retiring legacy technologies and championing secure, contemporary solutions aligned with business needs.
• Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders, building trusted relationships and influencing decisions.

For further information please refer to the attached PD's at the bottom of the advert.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - Chief Information Officer Group

You will join the Chief Information Officer Group, the University's integrated IT function enabling education and research. Cybersecurity sits at the heart of this portfolio, preventing, detecting and responding to threats across campus.
You will collaborate with passionate experts, drive innovation, and strengthen secure digital experiences for students and staff.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza at **********@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at **********@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: Wednesday the 4th of November 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.