Chief Information Security Officer

This is a full time 5-year Senior Executive Service position.

Seeking a talented Chief Information Security Officer with proven experience to develop and implement a cyber security strategy, manage the organisation's security program, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee security operations. This is a strategic leadership role requiring effective stakeholder engagement.

About Justice

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for developing and implementing a cyber security strategy as well as establishing and maintaining the organisation's strategic enterprise-wide information and cyber security management program. This is a critical strategic leadership role requiring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory policies and ongoing management of security operations.

The CISO will collaborate with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to align security strategies with the organisation’s agreed security posture and technology roadmap, allocate resources for security initiatives and explore innovative technologies to support the overall cyber security strategy.

The CISO is responsible for ensuring the Department’s cyber security controls are established and maintained enabling the Department to identify, protect, detect against, respond and recover from cyber security threats and incidents.

Desirable qualifications and/or experience

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent expertise or certification in CISSP or CISM certification.
• Applied knowledge in security standards, frameworks (eg ISO 27001, NIST), and GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) implementation.

Benefits and opportunities

• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development opportunity programs
• Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
• Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.

Application process

How to apply

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.

We require you to submit:

1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. A completed copy of the attached Application Form with responses to all the below Role Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrated substantial experience in the management of cyber security, technology, and risks.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing an enterprise-level IT security strategy.
• Demonstrated experience having led enterprise-wide transformational initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience uplifting cyber security maturity at an enterprise level.
• Strong technical experience with cyber security and related tools and technologies including cloud and contemporary technologies.
• Experience in the execution of corporate strategies with a strong risk management mindset.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills – including incident response and management.
• Exceptional stakeholder and vendor management skills - including reporting and presenting to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Strong demonstrated understanding of relevant cyber security, standards and legislation influencing business strategies and objectives.

1. A copy of your current postgraduate qualifications or equivalent expertise or certification in CISSP or CISM certification.
2. Contact details of two work related referees.

All remaining Essential Selection Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department of Justice for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1*** for a confidential discussion.

For further job-related information

If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Jim Pollard, Executive Director/Chief Information Officer, Knowledge Information and Technology on (08) 9264 64***for a confidential discussion.

Submitting your application

Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.

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