The Opportunity
As the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Cyber Security and Infrastructure Officer, you will work within the existing collaborative arrangements between East Gippsland Shire (EGSC) and Wellington Shire (WSC) Councils. In this role, you’ll be responsible for maintaining cyber security systems, monitoring threats, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cyber security infrastructure agreements ensuring appropriate licensing coverage.
• Maintain and administer Council’s cyber security management, monitoring and reporting systems
• Promote cyber security education and awareness throughout Council
• Contribute to regular auditing processes
  

This is a permanent, full-time role working across both Bairnsdale (EGSC) and Sale (WSC).
Things You’re Proud Of (Key Selection Criteria)

• Experience in the operation of ICT security management, monitoring and reporting systems (5+yrs)
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Tertiary qualified with relevant experience and/or post-graduate qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline is highly desirable.
• Cyber security industry specialist training or experience (e.g. security operations center operator) is highly desirable.
• Proven skills in policy, procedural, process and specification development.

If successful, you will need to undertake a police check. You must also be legally entitled to work in Australia.
Why you’ll love EGSC East Gippsland boasts breathtaking landscapes from the ocean to the mountains and has a tight-knit community. We employ locals, who truly care about supporting the needs of our community.
At EGSC, we offer
Work-Life Balance:

• 60/40 Hybrid office/WFH options
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible start and finish times
• Extra time off over Christmas
• Discounted memberships to our Recreation Centres

Competitive Salaries:

• Banded salaries with built in yearly increases!
• Annual leave loading paid as a lump sum in December!

A Supportive environment:

• 17 weeks paid parental leave pro rata
• Additional special leave available for chronic health conditions and other special needs
• Learning and Development team to keep your skills up to date and give you the opportunity to develop your career!
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling support when you need it
• Staff consultative committee - management consult staff on big decisions
  

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter detailing your interest and the skills you will bring to the role.
• A current resume with your personal details, experience, qualifications, and 2 referees.
• A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria.
  

Applications close at 11.59pm on 6 April 2025
Questions? For a confidential discussion about the position or to learn more, please contact Byron Edmonds, Coordinator Cybersecurity and Infrastructure on (03) 5153 9500.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQA+, gender diverse people, religiously, culturally and linguistically diverse people and people of any age.
East Gippsland Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. To uphold these standards a valid working with children check is required to be held for applicable positions.