About This Opportunity
Manager Analyst Team role at The University of Queensland. AUSCERT is seeking an experienced, motivated manager to lead its core operational functions. The Analyst Team delivers AUSCERT’s key cybersecurity services – threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident support – strengthening cyber resilience across Australia and the region.
In this role you will coordinate and supervise the Analyst Team, ensuring high‑quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with AUSCERT’s strategic direction. You’ll shape operational effectiveness and drive initiatives that keep AUSCERT at the forefront of cybersecurity capability.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and support the delivery of cybersecurity services in a complex environment, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage for AUSCERT members.
- Lead and mentor the Analyst Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
- Drive operational excellence and change initiatives across AUSCERT’s key service areas – threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident support.
- Collaborate with the General Manager and leadership team to align operational priorities with AUSCERT’s strategic goals and enhance organisational capabilities.
About AUSCERT
AUSCERT is a member‑based, not‑for‑profit organisation providing a range of cybersecurity services for client organisations primarily in Australia and the Pacific. Based at The University of Queensland, AUSCERT helps members prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber threats and remains on‑call for members after hours. AUSCERT publishes vulnerability data, threat intelligence and other relevant resources for information security and IT professionals.
Benefits
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave / paid primary care leave.
- 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading.
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Career development opportunities – exclusive internal vacancies and the Study for Staff program.
- On‑campus childcare options.
- Free parking options in Long Pocket.
- Salary packaging options.
About You
You are a people‑focused cybersecurity leader with deep technical understanding and a passion for building high‑performing teams. You thrive in quick‑paced environments, balancing hands‑on leadership with a commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional service delivery.
You Will Bring
- Postgraduate qualifications in IT or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Industry certifications in cybersecurity, systems administration, programming, or networking.
- Strong experience managing and delivering cybersecurity services in complex, multi‑vendor environments.
- Proven leadership experience, including team management, performance development, and operational coordination.
- Comprehensive understanding of system and network architecture, protocols, and security practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels and manage sensitive information.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills with a proactive, outcome‑focused approach.
- A commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity research, and industry best practices.
Application Process
Questions? Contact Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager, AUSCERT at For application inquiries, contact the Talent Acquisition team at and state the job reference number (R‑57529) in the subject line.
Requirements: Upload a resume and a cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section.
Closing date
Applications close Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
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