54512

Closes: 10 August 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 54512
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 27 July 2026
Contact Officer: Sally Maher on Sally.Maher@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1055

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Details: Are you a strategic policy and governance professional with a passion for strengthening cyber security across government?

Digital Canberra is seeking a highly capable Director, Cyber Security Governance and Policy to join the ACT Cyber Security Centre for four months, with the possibility of extension. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and strengthen the ACT Government’s cyber security framework through the development of high-quality policies, governance arrangements and strategic advice.

In this role, you will lead the development and maintenance of cyber security policies, standards, guidelines, processes, plans and supporting artefacts, working closely with technical cyber security specialists. You will also play a key role in governance and reporting activities, cyber awareness programs, preparing high-quality ministerial correspondence, briefs, cabinet submissions, committee papers and other executive-level documentation.

We are looking for a confident and resilient professional with exceptional written communication skills and demonstrated experience delivering policy and governance outcomes in a government environment. You will be an effective relationship builder, capable of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, exercising sound judgement, and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Extensive experience in policy development, governance and strategic documentation.
• Exceptional writing, analysis and communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Sound judgement, initiative and a solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and respond effectively to short-notice requests.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a contribution to the ACT Government’s cyber security capability, we encourage you to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• The successful applicant must be an Australian citizen and possess or acquire and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance at the Baseline level as an eligibility qualification. If AGSVA screening is not successful, your employment will not commence or, if already commenced, your employment will be reassessed.

Note: This is a temporary position available for four months starting from 24 August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit a maximum two-page pitch outlining your contribution to the role aligned with the Position Description, along with your curriculum vitae and details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available for four months starting from 24 August 2026, with the possibility of extension up to six months. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.