Our participants, Our people, Our purpose

Currently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 717,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.

A new role awaits

The branch implements the requirements of government security policies and frameworks. This is achieved by providing strategic, tactical and operational Agency-wide oversight of Cyber Security and Operations.

We are responsible for the identification, response, and remediation of security incidents across the organisation.

Where you can add value

Responsibilities of the role may include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and conducting monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of security incidents within security tools including Microsoft Defender 365 stack, Azure Security Centre, IntSights, Splunk when escalated.
• Analysing security event data and identifying suspicious and malicious activity from networks and systems.
• Performing incident response activities including initial and detailed investigation, computer forensics and chain of custody implications.
• Maintaining and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as providing responses for events and incidents using established SOPs.
• Escalating and investigating complex incidents, engaging with subject matter experts and management.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Demonstrated familiarity with log aggregation and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM) and cyber security concepts.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Incident Response Frameworks (NIST SP 800-61 Incident Handling Guide, MITRE Frameworks).
• Formal tertiary qualifications or industry certifications in a cyber security related field (e.g. Azure/AWS, Splunk Certified).

Your NDIA Experience

We work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we're based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.

• You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.
• Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlements
• Competitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balance
• Access to ongoing professional development and learning

While this role is ideally performed from Geelong, VIC, Richmond, VIC, Deakin, ACT, Perth, WA, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.

Successful candidates will be required obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Clearance and undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

Applications for this role close 11:30pm Wednesday 13 August 2025 AEST.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Thwaites on 0402 708 749 or email [email protected].

With the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.

NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP Recruitment on 1300 138 337 or email [email protected].

RecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.

There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. Evidence may be required prior to commencement.