Job description • Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways? • Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters? • Do you want to play a critical role in protecting our digital infrastructure and contribute to building IT security capability and culture at the ACCC? Then this is the place for you! At the ACCC, we’re proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us. We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. What you will do as the IT Security Officer We are looking for candidates who can work with broad direction to perform a variety of IT security tasks, supporting business processes and making a significant contribution to achieving organisational objectives. This includes identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with security policies and frameworks, and providing expert advice on cybersecurity best practices. The role also involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance security resilience and drive continuous improvement in the agency's security posture. In This Role, You Will • Assist in strengthening the agency's security culture by contributing to the development, implementation, and monitoring of security principles, policies, standards, and guidelines • Support the creation of cybersecurity reports, policies, and processes, including analysis of detection and response statistics, security incidents, and breaches • Provide support in developing guidance on various information and cybersecurity issues • Develop and facilitate initiatives that enhance security awareness and compliance among ACCC staff. About You In order to succeed in the role, you will have: • relevant tertiary qualifications or experience in cyber security, IT, systems engineering, or a related field • demonstrated skills and abilities with a current cyber security tool set to maintain and enhance the cyber security posture of the Agency • clear, concise and articulate oral and written communication skills A demonstrated ability to engage effectively and work cohesively with internal and external stakeholders • proven experience in IT security operations coordination, planning and incident responsesStrong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information • demonstrated skills in providing customer-focused cyber security advice, technical support, and troubleshooting. In addition, the successful candidate must either currently possess or be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Federal Government security clearance (Negative Vetting Level 1). To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit. How To Apply You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 500 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum) Salary: APS5 $89,946 - $95,374 (plus 15.4% superannuation) Contact Officer: Serhat Karakurt, (08) 893 250692 Applications Close: 11:00 PM (AEDT), Sunday 23 March 2025