Are you passionate about cybersecurity, compliance and protecting sensitive information?
Join our Information Security team and play a key role in strengthening the Department's cyber security posture while supporting over 1,600 schools across Victoria.
As a Security Regulatory Reporting Officer, you will help coordinate security compliance activities, analyse data, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure the Department meets important regulatory obligations such as the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS).
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine security governance, data analysis and stakeholder engagement in an environment where your work helps protect education systems and student information.
About the Role
As a Security Regulatory Reporting Officer, you will play a key role in coordinating the Department's security compliance and attestation activities. You will analyse security data, support stakeholders with regulatory reporting requirements, and help drive continuous improvement in compliance processes.
What you'll be doing
* Support security compliance and attestation activities (including VPDSS)
* Support corporate teams and schools to embed security requirements into business processes
* Analyse compliance data to inform recommendations to senior leadership.
* Develop communications, guidance materials and training to support stakeholder compliance.
* Contribute to improvements in compliance processes, including automation and reporting enhancements.
* Assist with internal and external audits and regulatory queries
What We're Looking For
We are seeking someone who is passionate about security governance and improving organisational cyber maturity, with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
* A Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Cyber Security or related field
* Knowledge of security frameworks such as VPDSS, PSPF, Essential Eight or ISO 27001
* Experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, attestation or audit coordination
* Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC
* Experience with risk frameworks such as ISO 31000, COBIT, NIST or SOC2
* Experience using Excel, SQL, Power Automate or data visualisation tools
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter summarising their skills and experience.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
Further Information
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
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