IT Security Specialist

Australian Catholic University; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation

Annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Australian Catholic University is seeking a IT Security Specialist to design, implement and manage enterprise security controls and secure infrastructure. The role supports ACU’s strategic objectives and involves collaboration with faculties, business units and external providers across North Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane campuses.

It offers hybrid flexibility, with a total remuneration package and generous leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Design and implement enterprise security controls.
• Manage secure infrastructure to protect information assets.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage security controls.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to translate requirements into secure solutions.
• Provide guidance across security domains including incident response and risk assessment.

Skills

Security controls

Risk management

Incident response

Threat management

Business continuity

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Australian Catholic University – North Sydney NSW

Campus Location: North Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV131898#005

Opportunity to design, implement and manage security controls and secure infrastructure to protect assets, manage risk and ensure compliance

Work alongside a collaborative team of IT specialists aligning technological initiatives with ACU strategy

ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions

Full time, permanent opportunity with hybrid flexibility working at North Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane campus

About the role:

Operating within IT Security & Infrastructure Services, the IT Security Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and managing enterprise security controls and secure infrastructure to protect information assets, manage risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards whilst aligning technology initiatives with the ACU strategic objectives. Working under the direction of the Senior Lead, IT Security, the position works collaboratively with staff, faculties, business units, internal stakeholders and external providers to identify security risks and translate business and technical requirements into secure, fit for purpose solutions that support the university operational and strategic goals. The IT Security Specialist provides technical leadership and expert guidance across key security domains including incident response, threat management, risk assessment and business continuity while continuously monitoring emerging threats and technologies to drive improvements and ensure systems and services remain secure, resilient and aligned with best practices.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Adrian Yarrow, National Manager - IT Security & Infrastructure Services at: *************@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,409 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.

Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.

As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact ***********@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

Position Description:

10610617 IT Security Specialist 10 August 2026.pdf

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