In-Demand Chief information security Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Chief Information Security Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $240,938 - $310,385 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- AI
- Leadership
10d
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Amber Electric —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Marketing
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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7d
Chief Technology Officer - Digital Platforms and Shared Services
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $240,938 - $310,385 a year
- Part-time
- AI
10d
Head of Customer Strategy & Experience
Independence Australia —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
PMO Coordinator - 12 month Max tenure
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
Project Manager - PT
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Agile
- Annual leave
ITSM Specialist - Service Level Manager
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Chief Security, Sovereignty and Government Affairs Officer
NEXTDC —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
Quick Apply
Service Delivery Project Manager
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Azure
- Agile
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Legislation, Regulation & Standards Lead
BAE Systems —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
Change Release and SVT Manager
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Technical Project Manager - 12 month Max tenure contract
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Storage Lead
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Head of Compliance
Compass Education —Hawthorn VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
5d
High Voltage Operations Manager (Australia)
STACK Infrastructure APAC —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
Quick Apply
14d
Senior Engineer - Cross Collections Search
University of Melbourne —Parkville VIC
- $9 - $151,951 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
- AWS
- No degree
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
7d
SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)
SHK Asia Pacific —Melbourne VIC
14d
CHIEF CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER
SHK Asia Pacific —Melbourne VIC
- Leadership
14d
Business Information Security Officer - Operational Technology
Downer Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
12d
Project & Proposal Lead - 6 month maximum tenure
Leidos —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- PMP
- Customer service
- No degree
- Annual leave

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Chief Information Security Officer

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$240,938 - $310,385 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Incident response
Cybersecurity
AI
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Salary: $240,938 - $310,385

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11909

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer Shared Services & Digital Platforms the Chief Information Officer (CISO) provides Strategic leadership for cyber security across the DGS, ensuring the department’s information, technology assets and digital services are protected against evolving cyber threats. The role is accountable for developing and implementing the department’s cyber security strategy, governance and operating model, embedding security into enterprise decision-making, digital transformation and technology delivery to support the secure, resilient and trusted delivery of government services.

As a member of the department’s senior leadership team, the CISO provides authoritative advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries and executive leaders on cyber security risk, resilience and compliance. The role leads enterprise cyber security operations, incident management and organisational capability, while fostering strategic partnerships across government and industry to strengthen security outcomes, drive continuous improvement and support the department’s strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop, implement and continuously evolve the Department of Government Services’ cyber security strategy, operating model and strategic roadmap, ensuring cyber security is embedded across business planning, digital transformation, technology investment and service delivery. Provide strategic leadership to strengthen the department’s cyber resilience, maturity and ability to respond to emerging threats.

Lead the department’s enterprise cyber security governance framework, ensuring effective oversight of cyber risk, information security, privacy and technology resilience. Provide authoritative advice to the Secretary, Deputy Secretaries and executive leadership on security risks, compliance obligations and organisational risk appetite, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government legislation, standards and whole-of-government policies.

Provide executive leadership and oversight of the department’s cyber security operations, including security monitoring, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, identity security and incident response.

Provide strategic direction to ensure cyber security is embedded into enterprise architecture, technology delivery, digital products, cloud services and major transformation initiatives.

Represent the department in senior interdepartmental forums and contribute to whole-of-government initiatives that enhance cyber resilience and information security capability.

Create and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary cyber security function that delivers strategic outcomes aligned to the department’s objective

About You

We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide cyber security strategy, governance and transformation within a large, complex organisation. Proven ability to develop long-term strategic direction, embed security into organisational planning and enable the secure delivery of business and digital outcomes.

Demonstrated ability to provide authoritative advice to senior executives on cyber security, information security and organisational risk. Proven experience establishing governance frameworks, influencing executive decision-making and managing enterprise cyber risk in alignment with legislative, regulatory and government requirement

Proven experience leading cyber security operations and directing the response to significant cyber security incidents. Proven ability to build organisational resilience, strengthen operational capability and lead business continuity and recovery activities within a complex operating environment

Highly developed leadership and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build organisational capability and establish productive partnerships across government, industry and other key stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes.

Demonstrated digital literacy with a strong understanding of contemporary cyber security practices, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Proven ability to assess opportunities and risks associated with new technologies and leverage innovation to enhance cyber resilience, improve operational effectiveness and support secure digital transformation.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Australian Government Security Clearance.

For more information, please see the .

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 30/08/2026. All applications should include:

a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Applications close Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

14 August 2026

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chief information security jobs in melbourne, vic

Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer - Digital Platforms and Shared Services

Head of Customer Strategy & Experience

PMO Coordinator - 12 month Max tenure

Project Manager - PT

ITSM Specialist - Service Level Manager

Chief Security, Sovereignty and Government Affairs Officer

Service Delivery Project Manager

Legislation, Regulation & Standards Lead

Change Release and SVT Manager

Technical Project Manager - 12 month Max tenure contract

Storage Lead

Head of Compliance

High Voltage Operations Manager (Australia)

Senior Engineer - Cross Collections Search

SENIOR DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

CHIEF CORPORATE SERVICES OFFICER

Business Information Security Officer - Operational Technology

Project & Proposal Lead - 6 month maximum tenure

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