Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit ICT Services – Cyber Risk and Assurance
Job title Cyber Risk and Assurance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location All NT Regions
Position number 68260238 RTF 353248 Closing 16/08/2026
Contact officer Monica Hilse on 08 8999 1746 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353248
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide assistance, support and coordination across cyber security governance, quality assurance and risk management activities. Evaluate,
develop and maintain effective governance policies and reporting systems for the Cyber work area.
Context statement
The Department of Corporate and Digital Development manages digital systems on behalf of NT Government agencies. The position
operates within a team providing All of Government cyber security risk and assurance advice and support. The position is required to work
in a busy environment with involvement in sensitive issues, supporting cyber security governance and compliance administration and
related projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake a variety of administrative and project coordination activities across cyber security governance, quality assurance and risk
management activities, including, but not limited to, secretariat support, research and analysis, compliance audits and assessments,
reporting and records management, and policy guidance and documentation.
2. Undertake quality assurance reviews of project / program documentation, to assist with consistency and quality across all deliverables.
3. Ensure effective reporting systems are developed and implemented, and quality reports, submissions, and briefings are provided
regarding all areas of responsibility, including ensuring the secure management of information.
4. Research, investigate, develop and contribute to projects, policies, guidelines and procedures associated with corporate governance,
risk management, business continuity and audit and review matters.
5. Contribute to business use system development and support the administration of ICT security systems, including ServiceNow.
6. Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively with other team
members to ensure alignment with activities across the broader Cyber NT teams.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in working effectively as part of a team and independently, including high level personal organisational skills
and initiative, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills for effective and professional communication; and
demonstrated competence in preparing and maintaining a range of documentation such as policy, guidelines, standard operating
processes, executive reports, governance papers and memorandum with high attention to detail.
3. Ability to analyse and interpret policy and regulations and demonstrate confidence in providing clear advice to clients and colleagues.
4. Knowledge of ICT management practices, governance and secretariat, risk management, audit, and project management processes
and related tools and frameworks or the ability to quickly acquire.
5. Proven ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion and to exercise sound judgment and show maturity in dealing
with complex and sensitive matters.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and
innovative.
7. Hold or have eligibility to obtain Baseline 1 National Security Clearance.
Desirable
1. Experience, qualifications or certifications in Cyber Security, Governance, Project Management, Audit, Risk Management or other
related discipline.
2. Knowledge of ICT or cyber security frameworks.
Further information
The successful applicant will require a criminal history check prior to commencement and must be willing to undergo a Baseline Security
Clearance. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply
for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to
this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework
