Job no: 0063477
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Australian BioCommons
Salary: UOM 10 – $149,670 p.a. plus 17% super
As required by clause 1.15.9 of the 2024 EA, current casual or fixed-term employees of the University will be provided with 7 days of prior opportunity to apply for and be considered for vacant continuing positions if they meet the following criteria:
- they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,
- they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and
- they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria.
In addition, redeployment candidates will be given a prior opportunity under the Recruitment and Appointment Policy together; this cohort is known as Priority Applicants.
- Lead cybersecurity efforts for the Australian BioCommons, ensuring the secure protection of sensitive data in biomedical and environmental research.
- Drive impactful cybersecurity initiatives, working with a diverse national team and cutting-edge technologies to secure vital health and environmental data platforms.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Australian BioCommons is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead the development and maintenance of security policies, processes, and compliance measures for sensitive data platforms in environmental, agricultural, and biomedical science. This role will focus on attaining ISO27001 certification for human data management, aligning with HIPAA and other security frameworks, and supporting the deployment of new technologies like Gen3. The Specialist will work independently with technical teams and leadership to ensure the quality and security of BioCommons' digital infrastructure.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Develop and define incident response procedures, working with developers and technical teams on their implementation
- Inform and influence code development processes, system design and cloud architecture and CI/CD deployment pipelines
- Collaborate closely with the technical team on security operations, and ensure adherence to procedures
- Make recommendations on AWS cloud deployment and architectures to align and comply with the required quality and security frameworks
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical security issues to stakeholders. They will have a collaborative approach, hands-on experience with security technologies, and a deep understanding of security policies, risk management, and industry standards, including ISO 27001 and HIPAA regulations.
You will also have:
- A related Bachelor degree or equivalent TAFE certification (Information Technology, Cyber Security etc) OR minimum 5 years experience working in Cyber Security
- Hands-on experience in design and operating various security technologies/solutions
- Experiences in designing and implementing required security controls in hybrid environments to align with industry standards
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Australian BioCommons
Australian BioCommons is a leading national initiative dedicated to advancing life sciences research through cutting-edge bioinformatics and digital infrastructure. By providing sophisticated analysis tools, fostering international partnerships, and promoting best practices in data management, BioCommons empowers Australian researchers to address critical challenges in environmental, agricultural, and biomedical science. Their mission is to ensure Australian life science research remains globally competitive, offering essential resources, training, and support to the research community.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
