Senior Project Manager – Cybersecurity

7 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Salt Full time
Senior Principal Tech Recruiter - Project Services @ Salt

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in cybersecurity to lead and coordinate multiple projects aimed at enhancing the university's security posture. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our university's cybersecurity framework.

What's on offer
  • $ a Day Inclusive of super.
  • Initial 6-Month engagement, with possibility of extension.
  • Hybrid working model, 2 days in office.
  • Exposure to working alongside a well-established Australian Uni.
The role
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects, including risk assessments, threat mitigation, and compliance initiatives.
  • Collaborate with IT security teams, academic departments, and administrative units to ensure seamless project integration and alignment with university goals.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget project completion.
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks, ensuring all projects adhere to best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Communicate project progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders, providing regular updates and reports.
  • Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for process enhancements and efficiencies.
The company

A leading multi-sector university with more than 90,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement.

Skills & experience
  • Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager with a strong focus on cybersecurity projects.
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders through PPM reports, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects, including Certificate authorisation (CA) for intranet applications, API hardening management, and compliance uplift initiatives.
  • Extensive experience managing complex cybersecurity initiatives, including risk management, incident response, and compliance.
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
  • Procure manage and work with external consultants and vendors and provide specialist knowledge, capability and components of project delivery.

Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Melbourne.

To apply

To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx), or send a copy of your latest CV to for a confidential discussion.

Please note: Only suitable candidates will get a call back for this vacancy.

Please note: This listing is for a contract role with current eligibility requirements to work in Australia.


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