Information Security Manager

Brimbank City CouncilCity of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

4 days ago

Job description

Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne, located 10 kilometres west of the city, and home to over 196,000 residents from more than 160 languages.

We are currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Information Security Manager to develop, implement, and oversee Brimbank City Council’s information security strategy to protect digital assets and infrastructure.

The Role

Lead and manage ICT security including the development of ICT security policies, procedures, processes, and suitable technologies.
Manage the process of gathering, analysing and assessing the current and future threat landscape, as well as providing a realistic overview of risks and threats in the environment.
Develop a security vision, strategy and roadmap that is aligned to business priorities and enables and facilitates the business objectives aligned to the risk appetite by determining enterprise‑wide security requirements.
Serve as Council's primary contact with external regulators and agencies including the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC), Victorian Government Cyber Incident Response Service, and external auditors.
Manage and contain security incidents and events to protect ICT assets and data. Limit operational impacts including the coordination of incident response plans to ensure that business‑critical services are recovered in the event of a security event.
Continuously monitor the external threat landscape and apply intelligence to strengthen Council's cyber posture.
Engage with stakeholders to promote security awareness and best practices.

About You

You can think strategically, engage confidently and have the ability to influence people in a way that enhances Council’s information security posture.

You have the demonstrated ability to analyse, identify and resolve complex problems and identify opportunities, anticipating the needs of business.

You have strong analytical, communication, change management and project management skills.

You can work in a customer‑focussed and collaborative way to provide contemporary leadership and build strong positive relationships across Council.

To Be Considered You Will Have :

Ten or more years of relevant experience, within ICT, security, and risk.

Three or more years in an ICT Security Management Role.

Familiarity with key compliance and security frameworks such as ISO / IEC 27001, ASD, COBIT and NIST.

Regulatory compliance knowledge including PCI, VPDSF as well as knowledge and experience of network and infrastructure security and vulnerabilities.

Experience with security strategy development and alignment with broader IT and business goals.

Proficiency in security risk assessments, audits, and security awareness training initiatives.

Benefits of Working at Brimbank

16 days of personal leave per year (FTE)

20 weeks paid parental leave (FTE)

8 weeks partner leave

Make a positive impact to your local community

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in becoming the best it can be by clicking the ‘Apply’ link online.

All applications should be submitted online by clicking on ‘Apply’ link.

Direct any queries regarding the role to : Sendur Kathir –

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavours to promote child‑safe, child‑friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

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Information Security Manager • City of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia