Senior Specialist (Cyber Security Governance & Risk)

Leverage your experience and fresh ideas to enhance our risk and assurance capability.

Collaborate and grow with a group of passionate professionals.

Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.

Base salary: $134,288 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About The Area

UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services area to enable its strategic direction and goals. Cyber Security is one of these areas and is undergoing an uplift in capability and delivery of new services to align with the University’s risk strategy.

The Cyber Security & Technology Risk unit provides risk governance, architecture & design assurance, and operational governance to all aspects of the cyber security domain, from network security, platform security, application development, cyber awareness and education, and security operations.

About The Opportunity

• Define and integrate cyber security best practices into the day-to-day operations of the University.
• Coordinate cyber security and technology risk assurance activities and provide oversight and governance over risk remediation activities, audit findings and issues in support of UWA’s overall IT risk management program.
• Proactively seek opportunities for enhancing the University’s technology risk profile.

About You

• Substantial relevant experience in IT risk management frameworks and audit processes.
• Extensive understanding of cyber security risks, threats, capabilities, security vulnerabilities and associated technologies covering infrastructure, platforms, applications, and cloud based solutions, including a demonstrated knowledge of common digital risk management frameworks, such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, ACSC E8 and the ISM.
• Highly developed analytical skills, including attention to detail and the ability to identify and assess the severity and impact of risks in a large and complex environment.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities across multiple domains under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment and meet overall objectives.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.
• Position description:  Senior Specialist (Cyber Security Governance & Risk) 521504.pdf
• To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gabor Sirko at gabor.sirko@uwa.edu.au

How To Apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

• Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday, 17 October 2025.
• This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
• Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.