Position overview
As our Cyber Security Incident Response Lead, you’ll play a part in driving positive change for the communities we serve.
–Permanent, full time opportunity
–True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
–$187,011 inclusive of 11.5% superannuation
This role reports to Head of Cyber Security, and is responsible for managing and coordinating the organisation’s response to cyber security incidents and uplifting incident response practices to ensure the organisation is prepared to effectively handle and recover from future cyber security incidents.
About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
Your key responsibilities
Cyber incident response:
–Lead and coordinate the Cyber team response during incidents, ensuring timely identification, containment, eradication, and recovery.Also conduct post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, updating response plans.
–Plan and coordinate regular cyber incident response simulation exercises and ensure learnings are incorporated into improvement plans.
–Maintain and improve the Cyber Incident Response Plan.
Security awareness:
–Design, implement and maintain a comprehensive security awareness program that aligns with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. You will need to refine training needs based on best practice and new threats.
–Stay current with emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
–Regularly assess the effectiveness of awareness programs (through phishing simulations, training courses, tests, surveys, etc.).
What we’re looking for
–Experience in a cyber incident response role, including handling incidents and simulated incidents
–Ability to manage a security awareness program for an organisation
–Tertiary degree in related field
–Brilliant stakeholder management and resilience in an ever changing domain
To view the full position description, click HERE.
Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.
–$187,011 inclusive of 11.5% superannuation
–Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
–$650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
–Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
–14 weeks paid leave parental leave
–15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
–Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave
To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.
Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date: 6 December 2024
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI+ community, and people from all cultural backgrounds. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
