Level 5 & Level 6, $105,167 - $132,753 pa, PSCSA Agreement 2024
Position Number: Pool Ref AV3194
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date: 2025-07-28 4:00 PM
Attachments: - JDF - Principal Cyber Security Specialist - Level 6 .pdf
- JDF - Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Level 5 .pdf
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Help shape the future of the Western Australia Public Sector.
The Office of Digital Government is looking to establish a pool of Cyber Security professionals that will help protect the Government’s information assets through the coordination and delivery of cyber programmes and controls.
The pool will operate for a period of 24 months, and will be accessed by other Public Sector agencies, where fixed term and/or permanent appointments may be made. By applying for this pool, you agree for your application to be shared amongst multiple Public Sector agencies.
About Us
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports the Premier as head of the Western Australian Government. The Department is a central agency that leads the public sector in providing advice and support to the Premier and Cabinet in their service of the Western Australian Community. We foster a workplace culture based on our core values, Leadership, Connection and Impact. For more information about the Department, please visit our website.
About the Role
As Cyber Security specialists, you will draw on their expertise of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, governance, and cyber security frameworks to support agencies in meeting the requirements of the WA Cyber Security Policy.
We are seeking applicants with skills and specialities across the cyber security discipline, including any of the following:
- Network monitoring, firewall/security device configuration, incident response, threat hunting
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Assessment of cyber and information security risk, implementation and/or monitoring of security frameworks
- Knowledge of industry standard and good practice (for example, the Australian Signals Directorate Essential 8, ISO 27001 family, NIST Cyber Security Framework)
- Assurance activities including gap analysis, audit/review, and vulnerability assessment
- Security testing including vulnerability assessments
- Knowledge of contemporary enterprise IT environments.
- Knowledge of common cloud platforms and concepts (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Office 365).
- Knowledge of the public sector and state government.
For further job-related information
For further information, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) or contact Mr Peter Gigengack, Director Cyber Security, on (08) 6552 5110 (not to be contacted for assistance with lodging your application).
Applicants are required to submit:
- A current and detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae outlining your current and previous achievements; and
- A written application in no more than two (2) pages clearly stating which position/s you are applying for (i.e. Senior Cyber Security Specialist and/or Principal Cyber Security Specialist), demonstrating your experience and how you are able to perform the role in the context of the role specific requirements and capabilities as detailed in the attached JDF.
Suitable applicants will be required to provide:
- Proof of identity 100-point check (details will be advised after selection).
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate issued by the Western Australia Police.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply for Job' at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, please contact the RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056, in the first instance. For information about the process, you can contact People Services at peopleservices@dpc.wa.gov.au .
Applications are to be received no later than 4:00 pm, Monday 28 July 2025.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application as late and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Subsequent vacancies:
Applicants who are found suitable in this process, may be considered for similar vacancies that arise within the department, in accordance with the relevant Commissioner’s Instructions.
