The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is seeking an experienced and high performing candidate to fill the Executive Level 1, IT Security Advisor role within the IT Management and Strategy section. As the NHMRC’s IT Security Advisor, you will play a crucial leadership role in ensuring the security and integrity of all NHMRC's IT systems and data. You will work across the NHMRC to design, specify and implement security policy, assess risk and advise management on decision making, and respond to security incidents including briefing the executive team.

Our Technology Environment

NHMRC has moved to a fully Cloud-based ICT environment and its security is integral to the mission of promoting health and medical research. Our IT infrastructure is designed to support a wide range of activities, from grant management to data sharing and collaboration with other government agencies and the health sector.

The NHMRC IT environment includes:

• Modern Office Setup: We are an early adopter of new technologies such as AI. We have migrated to M365 tools. We are well progressed in Cloud (Azure) while still maintaining our gateway security in-line with Commonwealth policy. Our new Melbourne office features state-of-the-art facilities, including hot desks equipped with docks and dual monitors, and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity to ensure a productive work environment.

• Robust Cyber Security Strategy: We have a comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy for 2025-2028 that addresses the challenges of remote working, insider threats, fraud attempts, and evolving technology. This strategy is crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of our IT systems. We are now planning new investments to leverage modern tools like Sentinel and Zscaler.

As IT Security Advisor, you will play a key role in safeguarding our IT infrastructure, implementing security protocols, and ensuring compliance with our cyber security strategy. You will work closely with various departments to enhance our security posture and protect our valuable data assets.

What we offer

In this role we offer:

• A dynamic and fast-paced environment working with the latest cloud-based technologies

• Collaboration opportunities both within NHMRC and with other government agencies in the infosec space

• Ongoing training and learning opportunities to help you keep pace with changes in the infosec world

• A diverse and inclusive workforce that includes and values a variety of different backgrounds and experiences.

For more information: go to https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/careers and refer to the Job Description.

Applications close: 11:30 PM AEST Sunday, 4 May 2025.

NHMRC is an inclusive and diverse employer that supports gender equity and diversity in leadership. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including People with Disability, First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, mature age people and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.