- Friendly and supportive team environment with flexible working arrangements.
- Incremental salary progression based on 12 months continuous service.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals. Cybersecurity is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University’s risk strategy.
The Cybersecurity & Technology Risk unit provides risk governance, architecture & design assurance, and operational governance to all aspects of the cyber security domain, from network security, platform security, application development, cyber awareness and education, and security operations.
About the opportunity
- Lead the evolution of the University's Information Security Architecture domain and related practices and services.
- Integrate security controls into technology initiatives and operations across all aspects of information and cyber security including infrastructure, platforms, app security, policy, and governance.
- Ensure that technology initiatives align with UWA’s cybersecurity framework and risk management strategies.
About you
- Relevant post graduate qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Extensive experience in identifying and mitigating risks across complex IT environments, including infrastructure, applications, deployment pipelines, and cloud solutions.
- Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, ASD ISM), risk management practices, and control implementation.
- Demonstrated experience in testing effectiveness of security controls and capabilities covering infrastructure, platforms, applications, deployment pipeline and cloud-based solutions is desirable.
- Relevant industry certifications, including SABSA Foundations, TOGAF, CEH, CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications are desirable.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
Position description: 
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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Goran Mitrovic at goran.mitrovic@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
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