We are seeking an experienced cyber security professional to join the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). This critical role is required to support our organisation in safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of our digital infrastructure by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, implementing robust security measures, and responding effectively to incidents.

This position is a permanent, full-time role and is located in the Brisbane CBD with generous flexible working arrangements.

Job details

The role of the Manager Cyber Security is to work closely with various departments to develop, maintain and promote a cyber security framework, enhance security policies, conduct risk assessments, monitor systems for suspicious activity, analyse potential security breaches and collaborate with Queensland Government and managed service partners.

To be successful you will need:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience with implementing cyber security controls, such as Essential Eight
• A proven track record managing cyber security vulnerabilities and incident management
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft 365 Security stack (Defender XDR, Sentinel)
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks within a high-functioning team
• Highly regarded: completion of an IT degree with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and certificates, such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM.

What we offer is:

• The flexibility to work from home up to 60% of the time once successfully onboarded and approved
• Beautifully designed offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBD
• A rewarding role with extensive learning and professional development opportunities
• A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success
• An employee health and wellbeing program and reward and recognition program.

If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that compliments your current skills, experience and future career plan, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.

Your application should contain:

• Cover Letter - Maximum of 2 pages outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your Key Responsibilities section of the position description and the vision, results and accountability indicators for the leadership competencies outlined in the Leadership Competencies for Queensland Framework. 
• Resume
• 2 referees.

For further information on what your cover letter should contain, please refer to the Additional information for applicants document attached.

If you have included any education and professional qualifications or enrolments to your resume, please attach these to your application.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

A three month probationary period will apply for any applicant who is not a current public sector employee or to a public sector employee who has been in the public sector for less than six months.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO8 Manager Cyber Security (PDF, 278KB)
  Role Description
  
  Application information for candidates (PDF, 324KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Employee benefits available at the RTA (PDF, 6.39MB)
  Information Package for Applicants