Job title: Security Assurance Manager
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description: About the DepartmentThe department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.About the DivisionThe department is seeking a Security Assurance Manager to ensure security obligations are effectively identified and managed to enable the successful delivery of information technology strategic and operational plans.The Security Assurance unit defines and governs the progress of audit and Assurance according to standards and policies. The unit reports the Chief Information Security Officer and collaborates with the department’s Integrity, Assurance and Executive Services Division in fulfilling 2nd line governance responsibilities and obligations. It includes organising and coordinating performance reporting to the oversight risk committee.About the RoleThe primary purpose of the role is to ensure that the audit framework supports second line audit review procedures and governance. Responsibilities for the role include:
- Establish an audit framework in support of second line audit and review procedures;
- Manage a team of direct reports to establish and oversee a calendar of Assurance activities;
- Work closely with the Assurance division in alignment with their framework and procedures to ensure consistent oversight;
- Prepare formal findings reports and briefings to communicate progress, exceptions and recommendations.
- Evaluate and develop Assurance reviews in support of new programs and evolving solutions.
AttributesThe Security Assurance Manager is a subject matter expert in audit and Assurance who can demonstrate an ability to develop frameworks and provide insights on the effective performance of controls. As the ideal candidate, you will have:
- Leadership experience running assurance programs overseeing a team of analysts responsible for Assurance and exception reporting
- Experience establishing structures to periodically monitor Assurance and alignment with information security standards;
- Experience providing audit reporting to steering committees on findings and progress of specific Assurance reviews;
- Exposure to a variety of security frameworks and audit standards, ideally with experience in Victorian Protective Data Security Standard and Commonwealth Protective Security Policy Framework.
- Consulting experience in this or similar roles that support continuous improvement advisory.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or related discipline
- Essential: Relevant certification (CIA/CISA)
Further InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms – gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the and ourApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education’s operations and employment conditions can be located at .For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Robert Munoz – Chief Information Security Officer via robert.munoz@education.vic.gov.au.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Thursday 26 December 2024.Job detailsJob Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1835672
Location: Melbourne – CBD
Work Type: Ongoing – full time
Job Function: IT and Telecommunications
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $134,593 – $180,115
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 12-Dec-2024
Application Close Date: 26-Dec-2024
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Position DescriptionContact:Robert Munozrobert.munoz@education.vic.gov.au
Expected salary: $134593 – 180115 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:51:10 GMT
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