APS5 - Cybersecurity Outreach & Capability Officer
APS5 - Cybersecurity Outreach & Capability Officer
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Job Description
Clearance: Must be able to get Baseline Clearance
We are seeking a Cyber Engagement & Uplift Officer to support its cybersecurity function by leading user engagement training communications and knowledge management activities. The role plays a key part in helping the Department meet its obligations under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM) and the Essential Eight.
This position aligns with the Australian Public Service Cyber Security Classification Framework (SCF) focusing on stakeholder engagement secure operations management and driving behavioural change.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver cyber-related initiatives projects and continuous improvement activities.
- Develop and maintain training materials onboarding resources and internal communications.
- Create and update SOPs guidance notes and knowledge articles for both cyber teams and end users.
- Coordinate cyber awareness programs staff briefings and targeted training sessions.
- Engage with business units to identify communication needs and support tool/process adoption.
- Translate technical content into clear accessible and actionable materials.
- Support stakeholder engagement and cross-team coordination to uplift cyber literacy.
- Maintain documentation delivery trackers and internal records to ensure consistency and auditability.
Skills & Experience
- Ability to work independently within a defined accountability framework.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and user engagement strategies.
- Experience in developing instructional content and facilitating training.
- Familiarity with PSPF ISM and Essential Eight compliance requirements.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. Cybersecurity Communications IT Business) or equivalent qualification.
Requirements
You must provide a response to each criterion. Each response is limited to 3000 characters.
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrated experience coordinating and delivering cyber security awareness education or uplift activities within an organisation.
25%
2. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
25%
3. Experience supporting the development and maintenance of cyber security policies operational documentation standard operating procedures and knowledge articles.
25%
4. Ability to support project activities including planning reporting and facilitation of cyber security exercises or workshops.
25%
Desirable criteria
1. 1. Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications.
Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Experience - mandatory for all submissions: The candidate MUST have minimum 5 years delivering business analyst services for government programs and/or projects (federal or state) The candidate MUST have demonstrated experience in technical writing producing high quality documents including requirements, guidelines, process maps and procedures The candidate MUST have highly developed communication skills including prioritisation, problem solving and relationship building The candidate MUST have business analyst certification (relevant industry standards) The candidate MUST have experience delivering solutions supporting legislative changes The candidate MUST have experience delivering change for vessel safety (road, air, maritime) or other applicable regulatory functions Desirable criteria 1. Experience - depending on the project allocation: The candidate SHOULD have experience delivering analyst related activities related to incident, emergency or first responder management The candidate SHOULD have experience developing or providing input into business blueprinting or other detailed non-technical outcome focussed overview documentation The candidate SHOULD have experience facilitating scrums with project teams using Azure Dev Ops to capture deliverables and outcomes The candidate SHOULD have experience developing business solutions using Dynamics365, SmartIQ (previously Intelledox), HTML forms, identity management services, portals
Education
Relevant tertiary qualifications or industry certifications.
Employment Type
Full Time
