Information Security Officer

JR0000010573

• Fixed term for 1 year from commencement | Full-time at 1.0FTE

• Higher Education Officer Level 6 | $86,737 - $92,481

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country  

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About Information and Digital Services 

Information and Digital Services (IDS) are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more.  

About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity within our Information and Digital Services portfolio as the Information Security Officer. This role will provide pivotal support in the implementation of a cyber security awareness program and supporting an information security governance and risk program.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Supporting and assisting with the ongoing application of the IDS Risk Register; identifying and ensuring the management of key risks that may impact on the security of the University’s systems and networks.

• Undertaking security reviews of new cloud-based systems and platforms intended to be used by the University, in order to ensure the levels of protection appropriate to their use.

• Supporting the University’s DISP Program, which includes maintaining DISP artifacts and managing the University’s implementation of DISP processes and compliance, under the direction of the University’s DISP Chief Security Officer.

• Monitoring, responding to, and resolving cybersecurity incidents and trouble tickets assigned to the team for security resolution. 

About You 

As the successful candidate, you have experience in the information security field. You are familiar with security policy controls and how to implement them effectively in ways to both protect and enable University business services. You can work well autonomously as well as working as part of a close-knit team.

Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:

• Familiarity and experience in information security. 

• Familiarity with security policy controls and how to implement them effectively in ways to both protect and enable University business services.

• Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity risk management practices.

• Demonstrated ability to analyses issues, solve problems and make decisions by applying sound judgements, including the implications of proposed security solutions on business processes and existing networks and infrastructure.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Wide range of professional development activities and services 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy   

How to Apply and Information 

• In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Cover Letter, addressing the 4 key position capabilities outlined in the body of the ad.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Isobel Walter-Smith on [email protected] or 08 8201 5888.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan   

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

15 May 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.