Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1887715
Role
Security Assurance Analyst
Group/Division/Branch
Financial Policy and Information Services/ Information Management and Technology Division/ Information Security Services
Classification
VPS5
Location
CBD Melbourne (Hybrid)
Reports To
Felix Chow - Security Assurance Manager
About the Role
The Security Assurance Analyst is a key contributor to our information security governance program, acting as part of the Department's second-line audit function. In this role, you will:
This hands-on position will challenge your analytical and critical thinking skills while providing you the opportunity to directly improve security outcomes across a vast digital environment—impacting over 1,500 schools, 50,000 teachers, and 650,000 students across Victoria.
Attributes
As our ideal candidate, you will have:
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Desirable:
How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max. 2 pages for cover letter) which summarises their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.
About th
e Department
With the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, ensuring the privacy and safety of our staff and students online is more important than ever. The Department of Education's Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) is seeking a skilled and proactive Security Assurance Analyst to help strengthen and maintain the Department's cyber security framework.
As part of the Information Security Services Branch, you will play a critical role in ensuring Victorian government schools and departmental operations are secure, compliant, and resilient against emerging cyber risks. Your work will provide assurance to key stakeholders, including the CIO and Executive Board, that strategic information security risks are being effectively managed.
About the Division
Enjoy a career that makes a difference by helping to shape the education experience for Victoria.
The Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) guides the Departments' digital capability and is leading digital transformation for the Department including Victorian government schools. The Division architects, manages and supports the largest technology network in Victoria, supporting a user base of approximately 750,000 staff and students.
IMTD provides innovation and leadership in the transformation and management of the Department's digital capability through the implementation of solutions on the department's cloud environment (IaaS), enterprise cloud platforms (PaaS) and software (SaaS).
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Felix Chow, Security Assurance Manager via 0468476755 or by email [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on October 14th 2025