Specialist (Cybersecurity Assurance)

Newly established role - make it your own.
- Level 8, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $106,775 - $116,709 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

**About the team**

**About the opportunity**
As the appointee you will, under broad direction, have a significant role in integrating cybersecurity best practices into the day-to-day operations of the University. You will be responsible for coordinating cyber security and technology risk assurance activities and
providing oversight and governance over risk remediation activities, audit findings and issues in support of UWA’s overall IT risk management program, which is designed to ensure that the University’s IT systems and information assets are adequately protected. You will work closely with other technology functions and projects to proactively seek opportunities for cybersecurity advice and provide risk assessments of proposed changes and initiatives.

**About you**
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant experience in IT risk management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST and the ISM, and audit processes.
- Demonstrate an extensive understanding of cyber security risks, threats, capabilities, and controls.
- Highly developed analytical skills, including the ability to identify and assess the severity and potential impact of risks and communicate risk assessment findings to risk owners outside cybersecurity in a way that consistently drives objective, fact-based decisions about risk.
- Ability to manage multiple projects across multiple domains under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.
- Excellent collaborative skills and the ability to communicate risk concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various hierarchical levels, including the proven ability to communicate with substantial influence, establish positive relationships with peers and negotiate competing priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills including excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
- Desirable:

- Relevant industry certifications, including CRISC, ISO27001 Lead implementer, CISSP, CISM or other security/control certifications.
- Working knowledge of the higher education sector.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION [Specialist (Cybersecurity Assurance)] - Position Number [321975] - Level [8] (1).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 18 February 2024.**

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

**Our commitment to inclusion and diversity**
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.