- Whole-of-Victorian government remit
- Significant influence and impact
- Ensure Victoria’s technological resilience
About the organisation
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established in 2023 to improve how Victorians and businesses interact with the state government. By connecting digitising systems across the State, DGS drives improved service delivery and a more resilient digital ecosystem. Within DGS, the Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience division oversees the state’s digital resilience, cyber posture and whole of government incident response. This organisation is committed to the values and standards of the Victorian Public Service.
About the role
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Digital and Government Services, the Chief Information Security Officer and Executive Director Digital Resilience leads the Victorian government’s cybersecurity policy, services and incident response capability. This strategic role shapes and delivers initiatives to strengthen cyber maturity across departments agencies, ensuring a coordinated, contemporary and resilient whole of government approach. Key responsibilities include leading the Victorian Government Cyber Defence Centre, directing the response to major cybersecurity incidents, and driving improvements to IT systems and telecommunications resilience. As a highly visible and influential executive, this people leadership role advocates for the government's interests in interjurisdictional forums and provides authoritative, trusted advice on cybersecurity matters.
About you
You are a seasoned Information Security executive with significant experience operating in sensitive, high stakes environments. You excel at identifying, interpreting and communicating cybersecurity, data protection and digital resilience risks at strategic and operational levels. You bring deep expertise in incident management, and can lead and coordinate technical responses to critical cyber security incidents. With outstanding people leadership and change management capability, you are proven in building and maintaining cohesive, high-performing teams, navigating ambiguity and creating a positive uplift in capability and culture to lead this function for the state. The ability to acquire and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance is essential.
How to apply
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV. For further information prior to application, please see the Candidate Brief , or please contact Brian Barry at SHK on 0417 118 513. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
