IT Security Architect
IT Security Architect
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Job Description
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is the national agency responsible for administering the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (National Scheme) in partnership with 15 National Boards for the regulated health professions.
This is a fulltime permanent opportunity that is based in Melbourne working a hybrid 2 office days) arrangement.
About the Role
The IT Security Architect is central to shaping and evaluating Ahpras security strategy architecture and practices. This role involves driving secure by design principles across all stages of the design lifecycle from inception to project delivery to ensure that standards patterns and solutions delivered across Ahpra are secure fit for purpose and dont introduce undue risk to the organisation.
Collaborating closely with the program manager cyber security information security manager cybersecurity project teams IT SMEs vendors managed service providers and business stakeholders the IT Security Architect provides consultation guidance and oversight to ensure the secure design of both strategic and operational initiatives in alignment with enterprise security architecture and within an overall enterprise architecture framework.
Reporting directly to the National Director Information & Cybersecurity the role plays a key part in delivering Ahpras Cybersecurity Strategy and transformation initiatives by converting business objectives and risk management strategies into security patterns and processes supported by advanced security technologies and services. Leading a team of security specialists and business analysts the IT Security Architect will uplift the security architecture function improve secure by design approach offer expert advice technical leadership and maintains Ahpras cybersecurity architectural framework to protect and enhance the organisations digital landscape.
About you
With demonstrated professional experience as an IT Security Architect across various industries you bring a broad and deep understanding of security best practices. You will have strong leadership skills and have effectively developed and managed security architecture practises developed security patterns and architectural artefacts guiding teams in implementing secure solutions. Your will have extensive experience across 2 or more domains e.g. cloud security (IaaS) & onpremise infrastructure security Identity and Access Management (IAM) Integrations (Mulesoft) salesforce and application security.
You have direct practical experience with vulnerability management tools and a solid working knowledge of threatmodelling exercises for new applications and services. Your fullstack knowledge of IT infrastructure combined with direct experience designing IAM technologies and services allows you to develop secure comprehensive solutions.
Exceptional communication skills will enable you to liaise negotiate consult and present to a wide range of stakeholders ensuring that security strategies align with business needs while managing expectations and fostering collaboration.
You can review more in the attached role description:RD IT Security
What we offer:
- Hybrid working environment 2 office days /3 at home
- 17.5 leave loading
- You will receive a company laptop and working from home kit.
- Professional development opportunities including LinkedIn licenses
- Inclusive and supportive colleagues enjoy coming to work and collaborating with your team
- Salary packaging arrangements including novated leasing and education expenses
- Discounted private health insurance and discounted gym membership
- Attractive salary of $177358 annum $184895 post 7 July 2025 plus Superannuation
To apply:
- Click Apply for this job to submit your application. Email applications will not be accepted.
- Your application must include a cover letter current resumeand maximum 2 page document addressing the Experience section of the Role Description
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- Offer of employment will be subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.
- For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact Recruitment team via email at
- Applications Close: 11.30pm 7th May 2025
Ahpra requires all employees to comply with Ahpra policies including theFlexible working policy.
We will be shortlisting throughout the advertising period and should we identify suitable applicants we may cease advertising early.
*Previous applicants need not apply*
Offer of employment is subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.
Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
With respect no agencies please
Employment Type
Full-Time
