Assistant Director Cyber Security

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Level 8, $144,597 - $156,598 pa, PSCSAA 2022

Join our team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, growth and flexibility while improving the lives of Western Australians.

At Finance we're committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers.

We deliver a diverse range of services throughout the State including providing leadership and advice across government, building infrastructure projects such as schools, hospitals and community facilities, buying goods and services for government such as electric vehicles, pharmaceutical products or software services and we coordinate initiatives to support the Western Australian economy like administering grants and rebates.

Surprising right? Our collaborative approach and commitment to innovation means we get things done.

Our staff are passionate about the work we do and our values of clarity, empathy, growth and collaboration underpin everything. We are also committed to making Finance the 'best place to work' which means we value flexibility and diversity.

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage gender diversity, Aboriginal people, young people, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to join us.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• a range of flexible work options including working from home up to 2 days per week.
• significant opportunities to develop and grow through a range of professional development, training, and on the job learning opportunities.
• generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks' annual leave and 3 public service holidays each year. In addition, long service leave accrues every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year.
• flexible workspaces at our Djookanup location in Osborne Park, where you will be able to choose the type of office space that enables you to do your best work.
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.

About The Role:

The Assistant Director Cyber Security is accountable for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of an effective information security strategy for the Department of Finance (Finance). The role ensures that all information assets are protected from internal and external threats, regulatory compliance is maintained, and security incidents are identified, responded to and reported in a timely manner.

This is a critical leadership role that requires a deep understanding of information security principles, including risk assessment, threat management, and incident response. The Assistant Director Cyber Security works closely with senior leadership, and engages with DGov and key stakeholders within private industry, to align the information security strategy with Finance's business objectives. The role also collaborates across Finance to ensure that security requirements are integrated into new projects and initiatives.

About You:

We are seeking an experienced leader with a deep understanding of information security principles, including risk assessment, threat management, and incident response. You will have substantial experience in leading cyber security strategic planning and effectively managing complex information security related projects.

The leadership context for this position is Leading Leaders. This means you will be required to motivate and enable others to deliver high quality work. You will balance time between doing the work and coaching, guiding, and developing others by articulating how work is to be done, providing clear direction and feedback. The successful candidate will demonstrate the behaviours and mindsets in this context when undertaking the role. For more information about leadership expectations, see PSC Leadership Expectations.

How to Apply:

If you think you have what it takes to be a part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS word or PDF format only:

• A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the details of two referees.
• Covering letter of no more than two (2) pages, providing examples of your ability to meet the essential requirements of the role in the context of Leading Leaders and Finance's Values.

You may need to provide documentation to substantiate claims regarding any qualifications listed on your covering letter and/or CV.

Virtual interviews may be used as part of this recruitment process.

You will need to clearly demonstrate your alignment to the Department's Values throughout all stages of the selection process as a pre-requisite for appointment.

Please ensure you apply by the closing deadline as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Yordan Petrovski on for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).

Please refer to the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description Form for full position details as these documents will assist you with the preparation of your application.

If you experience difficulties downloading these documents, please call, select option 1 followed by option 2 or email and quote VCID02925 to obtain an Applicant Information Pack.

Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.