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About the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (The Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system.
As the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services, we offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities.
It is an exciting time to join the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our role as the national regulator to safeguard and protect older Australians receiving aged care services.
Meet some of our people and learn more about the Commission and our Regulatory Strategy on our website
About the Team
The purpose of Cyber Team is to enable, enhance and support all Commission functions with the delivery of best practice services, to support our organisational goal to become a world class aged care regulator.
We define, develop, enhance, and support business systems to enable effective and efficient regulation of aged care services across all Commission functions.
About the Role
The Assistant Director, Cyber Operations is a pivotal technical and leadership role within the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission (The Commission), responsible for the administration and strategic oversight of core cyber platforms, including gateway security, privileged access management, vulnerability management, and continuous compliance. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this role is instrumental in preparing for, directing, and responding to cyber security incidents and threats. The Assistant Director will perform in-depth analysis and investigations of cyber security incidents across The Commission-managed platforms and work closely with vendors to ensure continuous alignment with the Commission's cyber security objectives.
Position Duties
The duties of the Assistant Director, Cyber Operations include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management
* Lead and manage the Cyber Operations team within the Digital Group, ensuring the delivery and enhancement of The Commission's cyber platforms.
* Provide leadership and direction, setting future strategies and guiding staff learning and development.
Incident Response and Management
* Develop and implement action plans in response to cyber security events.
* Escalate and coordinate the management of potential malicious activities, including memory dumps, logs, and packet captures, with relevant stakeholders.
* Plan, manage, and coordinate proactive incident responses to cyber threats and intrusions across The Commission.
Cyber Platform Oversight
* Oversee the use of The Commission's security platforms, including gateway security, privileged access management, vulnerability management, and continuous compliance.
* Liaise with vendors and coordinate revisions to service agreements to ensure alignment with The Commission's Information Security Management System (ISMS) and compliance efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
* Engage with the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and other relevant bodies to enhance the organisation's cyber resilience.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring open communication and collaboration on security matters.
Monitoring and Evaluation
* Monitor and evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, implementing appropriate measures to address them.
* Support the organisation's compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 27001, PSPF, and other applicable frameworks.
Security Awareness and Education
* Promote a culture of security awareness and education throughout the organisation, ensuring all staff understand their roles in maintaining security.
Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria):
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
Stakeholder Relationships
* Build productive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration across the organisation.
Leadership and Direction
* Provide leadership and direction to team members, defining and setting future strategies and guiding staff learning and development.
* Operational Support
* Manage, deliver, and implement prioritised requests to ensure the best outcomes for the Commission, aligning with quality and operational support standards.
Ownership and Accountability
* Take ownership and accountability for assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring work is performed according to agreed standards.
Communication and Influence
* Possess strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to create clear written and oral communication tailored to the audience.
Operational Management
* Oversee day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring incidents and problems are managed in a timely manner.
Knowledge and Guidance
* Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of cyber frameworks, legislation, policies, and procedures to guide the team effectively.
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
* Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions.
* Exhibit a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security risks, ensuring the organisation's information assets are protected.
Continuous Professional Development
* Commit to continuous professional development and staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
Must be an Australian Citizen or have an eligibility to obtain baseline security clearance.
Position Notes:
* Salary offered will be between $118,588 - $135,251 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
* Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information, please visit
* Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
* Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.
In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the position eligibility requirements (selection criteria) in no more than 600-words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV.
Please complete the application and submit by 25th May at 11:59 (AEST).
Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.
Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Toby Harvey by emailing with Position title in the subject line.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.
The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.
Further information:
For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit
For more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit and
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
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Full-time
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Administrative, Accounting/Auditing, and Other
* Industries
Government Administration
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