This role will focus on Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance and risk-related activities to ensure that the systems, networks, and data are protected. The Digital Health Group Security Hub works in conjunction with the ACT Government Cyber Security team to protect Health and Community Services and ACT Government systems, networks, and data. Under the broad direction of the Cyber Security Director, you will be responsible for: Provide technical support and advice to staff and vendors relating to Vendor Privileged Management Systems. Develop and maintain relevant technical and standard operating procedure documentation. Provide security operations support, including monitor, validation and analysis of vulnerability data collected from vulnerability scans and external source. Triage and respond to reported security advisory alerts and vulnerabilities, and requests to ensure they are appropriately prioritized and remediated. Stay current of emerging threats and vulnerabilities and contribute to continuous improvement. Ability to coordinate multiple teams and stakeholders to review and remediate the vulnerabilities. Supporting the development of security related reports, documentation, and proposals. Provide administrative or technical advice to staff within the Health and Community Services and Canberra Health Services directorates on matters related to cyber security. Generating, updating and/or reporting on cyber security risk registers, metrics and performance. Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification that contribute to the Directorate. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS) and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/Other requirements: Prior to commencement, the successful candidate may be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. This role requires you to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance, which will be sponsored by the Digital Canberra (DCBR). In order to be eligible for a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance, you must be an Australian citizen. If you are not successful in obtaining a Security clearance, your employment in the role will not commence. If already commenced, your employment will be terminated. Experience in Cyber Security and/or relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security or a related field. Professional certifications in ICT Security. There may be a requirement to be on-call for this role to assist in the support of security-related systems. Notes: This is a temporary position available from 16 February 2026 until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the Position Description, together with your curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees. Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below. Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act. Digital Canberra Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate. LI-DNI Note This is a temporary position available from 16 February 2026 until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of extension.
