Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $124,888 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5.2
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VGSO881
About the VGSO
The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.
The VGSO provides responsive legal services exclusively for the Victorian Government and public sector. Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. In all aspects of our operations, we aim to role model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.
About the role
As our Cyber Security Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in driving assurance activities across the organisation. You'll bring deep technical security expertise to ensure our systems, services, and products meet rigorous compliance and security standards.
In this high-impact role, you'll lead strategic initiatives to enhance our cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance capabilities. Your work will directly influence how we protect our digital assets and maintain trust with our stakeholders.
You will provide expert technical guidance to ensure that all systems, services, and products adhere to established security compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
This exciting new role is part of the Corporate Services branch which provides critical, strategic and operational support services to ensure the continual success of the VGSO.
Key responsibilities
Skills and experience
We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking senior cyber security professional who can bring expertise and innovation to our team. The successful applicant will have:
Benefits
VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation .
VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!
Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:
Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.
To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Karlie Ridgwell, Talent Acquisition Adviser, on 0447 331 077 or email [email protected].
Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday, 4 August 2025.
Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.