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Opportunity Type
Full-Time
Opportunity Status
Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
Opportunity Employment Type
Specified Term
Opportunity Employment Type Details
Non-ongoing will be offered for 12 months
Date Closed
25/05/2025
Job Category
Info/Comm Tech (ICT),
Security
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Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy, may be placed in a merit list or pool.
If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles.
Applicants may be offered a future role, without the need to reapply.
A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months.
This merit list or pool may be used to fill other vacancies in Canberra
For more information about Merit Lists or Merit Pools please go to APSC's website - The APS Merit Principle IT Security Manager - Products and ServicesCanberra ACT
About the Branch
The Digital Services Branch provides technology and expertise for Clean Energy Regulator to delivery its strategic outcomes and regulatory obligations.
The branch manages agency technology infrastructure as well as business and corporate applications.
Digital Services Branch leads new development of business-lead value and capability through a user-centred design approach.
About the Section
The Products and Services section is dedicated to ensuring the seamless delivery and continuous improvement of the organization's technological offerings.
This section plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing user experience, and maintaining the operational excellence of IT services.
Key functions include:
Technology Operations: Overseeing the daily operations of IT systems to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently, providing reliable and high-quality service delivery.
We prioritise customer needs and feedback to continually enhance our operational processes.
Strategic Alignment: Collaborating with senior leadership to develop and implement IT strategies that support the organisation's goals and objectives.
Our strategies are informed by customer insights and are designed to meet evolving user expectations.
Product Development: Leading the development and enhancement of IT products and services, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of users and stakeholders.
We embrace customer feedback to drive innovation and improve user satisfaction.
Cybersecurity Management: Implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect the organisation's information assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
We continuously refine our security practices based on user feedback and emerging threats.
Project Management: Managing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
We incorporate customer feedback throughout the project lifecycle to ensure our solutions meet their needs.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure effective communication and collaboration.
We foster strong relationships with our stakeholders to continuously improve our services.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks to ensure the resilience and security of IT operations.
We proactively address risks based on customer feedback and industry best practices.
This section is integral to the organisation's success, providing the technological backbone that supports all other functions and drives forward-looking initiatives while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
The key duties of the position include:The IT Security Manager is responsible for providing leadership and supervision within their technical domain.
Working closely with the Agency Security Advisor and the IT Security Advisor, the IT Security Manager will operationalise the policies and procedures as defined by Information Security Management System, and the Security Documentation Framework.
The Manager is expected to facilitate compliance with the Essential 8 (E8), the Information Security Manual (ISM), and parts of the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
Under broad direction, the IT Security Manager will:
Manage and implement cultural and procedural changes with a customer focus to promote the relevance and value of IT security.
Lead the agency's compliance with cyber security policy, standards, regulations, and legislation.
Ensure IT security toolsets are optimised to provide return on investment across their lifecycle and deliver outcomes as per agreements.
Help system owners understand and respond to reported audit failures.
Provide guidance on the use and application of the agency's cyber security program and tools to ensure compliance with relevant security policy, standards, regulations, and legislation.
Monitor information security systems and respond to any cyber security incidents.
Oversee reporting on cyber security incidents and other areas of particular concern.
Act as the Subject Matter Expert, providing strategic guidance and making informed decisions to ensure the agency's cyber security posture is robust and compliant.
Lead and develop a high-performing team by setting clear objectives, providing guidance and support, fostering collaboration, monitoring performance, managing resources, and resolving conflicts to ensure the team achieves its goals and contributes to the agency's success.
Qualifications/Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Extensive experience with IT security
Proven experience in managing teams
Proficient in using vulnerability management toolsets
Experience with Security Incident and Event Management toolsets
The following are desirable:
Relevant industry or tertiary qualification in IT security
Proficient in operating Microsoft Sentinel
Practical experience implementing Australian Government security policies (e.g.E8, ISM, PSPF)
ThePublic Service Act 1999 requires all people joining the Australian Public Service to be Australian citizens.
We will conduct a number of pre-employment checks before we offer you employment.It is a condition of employment with the Clean Energy Regulator that you are able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Negative Vetting Level 1.
If you are offered a role and do not already hold a security clearance at or above this level, you will need to undertake the security clearance process before you can commence employment.
Any employment offer will be contingent upon obtaining this clearance.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy.
Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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Getting to know the Clean Energy RegulatorThe Clean Energy Regulator is the Government body responsible for administering legislation to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.The Clean Energy Regulator has administrative responsibilities for the:• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007• Emissions Reduction Fund, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011,• Renewable Energy Target, under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, and• Australian National Registry of Emissions Units, under the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Act 2011,• Nature Repair Market, under the Nature Repair Act 2023,• Guarantee of Origin, under the Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024.Our purpose is to accelerate carbon abatement for Australia.We work with our stakeholders and clients including Australian Government departments and agencies, industry bodies, liable entities and the community to provide regulatory services of the highest standard.We offer challenging and rewarding work in administering legislation that will reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy.Our agency is committed to workplace diversity and aims to create an environment that values and utilises the contribution of people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers
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