Senior Cybersecurity Advisory Lead

University of Melbourne

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 141,000 - 172,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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17% superannuation

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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.