Cyber Uplift Program Manager

The Cyber Uplift Program is a time-critical, government-funded initiative aimed at strengthening FRV's cyber resilience. Now is the perfect opportunity to join us

About the Role

The Cyber Uplift Program Manager role will lead the successful delivery of a high-impact cybersecurity uplift program designed to strengthen organisational cyber resilience, enhance security maturity, and ensure compliance with mandated frameworks and industry best practices.

This role is essential to ensure governance, delivery coordination, risk management, and stakeholder engagement are executed to a high standard within the program's time and funding constraints. The role will engage and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and broader business objectives.

The successful incumbent of this role will be accountable for the end-to-end management of the program, including strategic planning, governance, execution, and realisation of benefits.

This is a full time, 12 months fixed term opportunity not to be missed for an experienced Program Manager with specialist skills in cyber security program delivery.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Project Management, or a related field.
• Certification in Program or Project Management (e.g. MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Desirable: Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, SABSA).
• Significant experience delivering large-scale ICT or cybersecurity programs in complex environments (government or enterprise).
• Demonstrated high-level experience in cyber uplift initiatives, governance, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management.
• Proven track record in managing risk-based programs that deliver regulatory, operational, or resilience outcomes.

Serving the Community, valuing teamwork, having integrity, showing respect and being accountable are core values at Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We are looking for candidates who are committed to upholding our organisational values and behaviours as this guides our work and shape our culture.

What's on Offer 

​We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Access to a Rostered Day Off;
• Hybrid work arrangements;
• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;
• Support for education, career and professional development;
• Enterprise Agreement salary increases;
• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;
• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

About Us

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service that meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. FRV comprises of 4500 dedicated employees who serve and protect communities throughout Melbourne and Victoria's major regional centres.

We value and respect workplace diversity and seek to build a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality.

If you require any adjustments to be able to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, we encourage you to contact

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed. (Applications without a cover letter, will not be accepted).

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don't miss this opportunity.

If you require any assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jamith Leong, Recruitment Business Partner at 

Important Information

FRV's standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate's skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.