Delivery Manager – Cyber Security | Multiple locations | NV1

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Services Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Services Australia is seeking a Delivery Manager – Cyber Security to lead multi-stream uplift initiatives across Queensland, ACT, Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia in a hybrid delivery model. You will coordinate schedules, governance and vendor collaboration to achieve program milestones while ensuring alignment with government cyber security priorities.

The role requires nv1 security clearance and experience delivering cyber security, regulatory compliance and technology

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments.
• Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ.
• Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers.
• Must hold and maintain a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of cyber security uplift initiatives across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop, maintain and monitor integrated schedules and delivery roadmaps across the Cyber Uplift Program.
• Manage dependencies across cyber security, infrastructure, identity, cloud, security operations, risk remediation and compliance activities.
• Monitor delivery performance against milestones and identify schedule, resource and dependency risks.
• Coordinate delivery forums, planning sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support program governance through the preparation of delivery reporting, status updates and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams to resolve delivery impediments.
• Manage interdependencies between vendors, contractors and internal delivery teams.
• Contribute to risk identification, issue management and mitigation activities.

Skills

Cyber security knowledge

PSPF

ISM

Essential 8

NIST

PM methodologies

PRINCE2

MSP

Agile

PMP

Job description

Delivery Manager – Cyber Security | Multiple locations | NV1

Location: QLD/ACT/VIC/NSW/SA (Hybrid).

Job Details

Delivery Managers unblock issues, support the delivery team, and monitor and improve performance of the team. They use agile methodologies, learning and iterating the product and processes frequently to meet user needs. They work with Product Managers to define the roadmap for products and services, remove blockers and support the delivery team so that they can maintain delivery throughput.

Delivery Managers (Project Scheduling Expert) are responsible for coordinating and enabling the successful delivery of complex cyber security uplift initiatives across multiple workstreams. They develop and maintain integrated delivery plans, monitor dependencies, manage delivery risks and support achievement of program milestones across cyber security, technology and business domains.

Working under broad direction, Delivery Managers provide delivery leadership and coordination across large-scale cyber security programs, ensuring activities remain aligned with strategic objectives, government cyber security priorities and agreed delivery schedules.

The role requires demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, regulatory compliance, risk remediation and technology transformation initiatives within complex government or regulated environments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of cyber security uplift initiatives across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Develop, maintain and monitor integrated schedules and delivery roadmaps across the Cyber Uplift Program.
• Manage dependencies across cyber security, infrastructure, identity, cloud, security operations, risk remediation and compliance activities.
• Monitor delivery performance against milestones and identify schedule, resource and dependency risks.
• Coordinate delivery forums, planning sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support program governance through the preparation of delivery reporting, status updates and executive dashboards.
• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams to resolve delivery impediments.
• Manage interdependencies between vendors, contractors and internal delivery teams.
• Contribute to risk identification, issue management and mitigation activities.

Technical Skills

• Cyber security knowledge and experience
• Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
• Information Security Manual (ISM)
• Essential 8 Strategies
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Project and programme management methodologies (PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Agile, Project Management Professional (PMP), Hybrid delivery approaches)

Selection Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, cyber resilience, security remediation or compliance initiatives within large and complex ICT environments, preferably within Australian Government or other regulated environments.
• Demonstrated and proven experience performing the duties and responsibilities relevant to the role being applied for, including the required technical skills, technologies, frameworks and methodologies identified in the RFQ.
• Demonstrated experience applying cyber security frameworks, policies and standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight and other relevant security and risk management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior executives, technical specialists, business representatives and external providers.
• Must hold and maintain a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security, infrastructure, ICT transformation or uplift activities within Services Australia or other Australian Government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing and managing cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, compliance obligations and remediation activities.
• Experience working within large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud platforms, identity and access management, security operations, infrastructure, applications and data services.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes within tight timeframes while managing competing priorities, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical and cyber security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and contribute to capability uplift through mentoring, collaboration and knowledge transfer activities.

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: LH-08361
• Agency: Services Australia
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 • 11:59pm, Canberra time (Australia/Sydney)
• Estimated Start Date: Monday, 01 February 2027
• Initial Contract Duration: Up to 12 months
• Extension Term: Other (up to a maximum of 24 months)
• Number of Extensions: Buyer has not provided these details
• Experience Level: Manager - EL1 equivalent
• Security Clearance: Must have an active Negative Vetting Level 1 (or higher) security clearance
• Location of Work: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW, SA
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid (onsite for the first 6 weeks, then minimum 3 days per week in the designated office location)
• Maximum Hours: 80 hours per week