Cybersecurity Advisory Manager

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; 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

Discounted services

Melbourne Theatre Company discounts

Employee Assistance Program

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

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 https://about.unimelb.edu.au/.

Welcome to the University of Melbourne – where our vision for positive societal change creates impact. Join our community of world-class thinkers, where innovation thrives, and your ideas shape the future. At the University of Melbourne, your potential is our priority. Elevate your career, make a real difference, and be part of a diverse community that values your unique contribution.

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.

What we offer you!

• 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.

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 [e-mail].

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.

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

We would love to connect with you! Get in touch with our friendly Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].