The AIHW’s APS employee census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieved top ten rankings in staff engagement, communication, wellbeing and SES manager scales out of 107 APS agencies. We offer a range of benefits including: access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise opportunities for professional development. We are committed to creating genuine opportunities for everyone and we welcome applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA, neurodiverse people and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles. For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website. The key duties of the position include: The ICT Group is the responsible for strategic ICT capability and the delivery of ICT services at the AIHW. The Cyber Security & Assurance Unit ensures that ICT services enable AIHW to securely execute its mission—protecting critical data and upholding trust. Our security remit spans the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) principles, including: Govern – Establishing robust security frameworks and policies Protect – Implementing security controls and safeguards Detect – Monitoring for threats and responding proactively Respond – Coordinating incident management and resolution. The Cyber Security & Assurance Unit is looking for an APS 6 Cyber Security Officer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s cyber security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, while also contributing to technical uplift initiatives across ICT environments. The role works both independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary cyber security team to ensure security risks are identified, assessed and managed in alignment with organisational objectives, relevant legislation, and the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Australian Signals Directorate’s Information Security Manual (ISM). Key responsibilities include conducting security risk assessments, supporting accreditation and assurance activities, IT security policy development, maintaining security documentation, and monitoring compliance with cyber security policies and control frameworks. The position also contributes technical expertise to assist with vulnerability management, incident response, security tooling configuration, and continuous monitoring activities. The APS 6 Cyber Security Officer engages with internal stakeholders, project teams and external partners to provide security advice, translate policy requirements into practical controls, and support secure-by-design practices. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to communicate complex security concepts in a clear and actionable manner. Relevant tertiary qualifications and Cyber Security Industry certifications will be highly regarded. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must: be an Australian citizen undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute a probationary period of six (6) months will apply to any new engagement to the APS. Notes Please submit your application online via the AIHW e-Recruit system. When applying online for the first time, you will need to register and provide a valid email address. Your application must include: A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information above and must be no more than 750 words. Your current CV and the names of two referees.
