Senior IT Security Specialist

As the Senior IT Security Specialist, you will provide advanced technical expertise and advice to help protect the University’s digital assets.

• Information Technology Services (ITS) – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment from January 2027 until January 2028
• HEW 8 - $117,650 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 22/11/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As the Senior IT Security Specialist, you will provide advanced technical expertise and advice to help protect the University’s digital assets.  You will be responsible for ensuring that all security systems are up to date and functioning properly, and that any security incidents are promptly investigated and resolved.

You will:

• provide authoritative technical leadership, specialist guidance and escalation support across complex IT security matters;
• develop and implement IT security procedures and processes;
• conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify, evaluate and prioritise vulnerabilities and potential security risks; and
• apply specialist expertise to undertake investigations into cyber attacks, data breaches and other security-related events;

About you

You will possess demonstrated experience in IT Security in a complex IT environment, including incident handling and response, vulnerability management and tools, techniques and frameworks relevant to IT Security activities.  You will also be a subject matter expert responsible for the design and implementation of properly authorised security customisations and enhancements to end-to-end services.

 

You will possess:

• demonstrated ability to provide authoritative technical advice, influence stakeholders and coordinate complex security activities;
• demonstrated understanding and application of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) processes and procedures;
• demonstrated ability to coordinate and provide expert technical direction during responses to cyber incidents and investigations; and
• ideally a demonstrated understanding of the operations of multi-sector institutions and their relationship to DEEWR, Skills Victoria, VTAC and other relevant government agencies.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 22 November 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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