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Posted 17 June, 2026

Security Advisor

Softtest pays pty ltd
Canberra, ACT, Australia Full Time
Reference: 421_626622_LR4Y3W36

Australian Citizens residing in Australia only respond.

Must have Baseline clearance.

Overview

The role is within the departments Cyber Security Section. This section is responsible for all aspects of cyber security within the department and across the health portfolio and is led by the Director of IT Security. The section provides risk, accreditation and policy advice in which information security principles are applied to the departments devices, networks, applications and digital data. The sections primary focus is ensuring the effective implementation of security practices to ensure that departments people, information and assets, are appropriately protected in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM).

Address Each Selection criteria to support your application(one page summary)

Essential criteria

  • Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge of ICT and Cyber Security technologies and best practices minimum 5+ years experience in similar role within a medium/large size organisation.

Desirable criteria

  • Certification and/or membership to relevant professional organisations including certification in any of the following: CISSP, Security+, CISA, CISM, SABSA, GIAC and SANs.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Relevant tertiary qualifications obtained from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent assessed comparable overseas qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technologies, or Cyber Security is highly desirable.

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