Cyber Education and Training Manager

Job Req ID

Home Affairs - 132398

Location

ACT 

Classification

Executive Level 1 - $110,788.00 and $129,928.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements considered 

Contact Officer

Kylie Johnson on 02 6264 4519 or kylie.johnson@homeaffairs.gov.au 

Applications close on 20/05/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

About our opportunity

This process is being used to fill up to 1 immediate vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

About our team

Chief Operating Officer Group | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Risk Services | Cyber Engagement and Delivery

The Cyber Risk Services Branch is responsible for the monitoring, identification and response to cyber threats to the Department's ICT Environment. The Communication and Engagement Section within Cyber Risk Services Branch provides communication and awareness, and education and training products and campaigns for the Department.

These services are a critical function to prevent cyber security incidents and enable Home Affairs employees to make informed decisions about their behaviour in this interconnected cyber environment. The section also provides holistic cyber security reporting in order to support evidence based and intelligence informed decision making at strategic, operational and tactical levels.

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Our ideal candidate

The Assistant Director Cyber Education and Training leads the Education and Training team in the development and production of educational products and campaigns. At times these campaigns are generated to support achievement of our Cyber Risk Branch's objectives, and at other times they will be generated to drive behavioural change and enable informed decision making relating to security issues at large, or in support of whole of government initiatives.

The Assistant Director Cyber Education and Training will work closely with stakeholders to identify learning objectives and desired behaviour change, then lead a team to develop and deliver products and presentations to support achievement of this.

This position has direct supervision responsibility and is based in Canberra, ACT.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proficiency in extracting information, defining objectives and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders and enable change.
• The ability to work with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound communication and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Strong and adaptive critical thinking skills.
• The ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders to elicit requirements and design education campaigns in order to raise cyber security awareness and drive behavioural change.
• The ability to conceptualise, analyse and evaluate information, including information and data from technical reports, to support the continual review and development of education products and campaigns.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and oversee staff within the Education and Training team, including all associated HR management within delegations.
• Manage the delivery and quality assurance of education and training products to the Department and other Governmenet Agencies.
• Produce and facilitate the production of collaborative education and training products which directly influence behaviour change through targeted and nuanced messaging.
• Approve and prioritise requests for education and training campaigns and products from various stakeholders in consultation with the Director, Cyber Engagement and Delivery.
• Provide representation at key stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop strategies, frameworks and procedures to support the production of evidence based and intelligence informed education and training campaigns and products.
• Manage dissemination of education and training through a range of platforms and to a range of audiences.

Additional information

 The below are highly desirable for the position:

• Tertiary and/or industry qualifications in any of the following domains Communications, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Cyber Security or ICT.
• Knowledge, experience and/or qualifications in Cyber Security.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and cyber security concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering educational presentations and products.
• Demonstrated experience in the production of education and training products such as online learning module content, briefs and presentations.
• Experience conducting research at university level standard.
• Ability to quickly gain knowledge relating to a range of technologies.
• Knowledge of the ADDIE model instructional design framework.

How to apply

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 20/05/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

• How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
• Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
• Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 10pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 132398 in the document footer.

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

Diversity and inclusion

The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Technical assistance

For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

• Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

Notes

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.