Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $81,496 - $98,955
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12581
About Us
The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone’s experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.
You can find out more about our Ministers, leadership and entities here: Department of Government Services.
About the Branch/Group
The Cyber Security and Digital Resilience Division (CSDRD) is responsible for leading and overseeing government’s digital resilience, and preparedness and response to cyber security risks, including:
About the Role
As a Cyber Security Officer, you will work closely with other members of the Cyber Services Branch to support the delivery and continuous improvement of cyber security services across the Whole of Victorian Government (WoVG). These services include vulnerability management, attack surface management and related cyber security operations that help protect systems, information and digital services.
The role provides operational and technical support to the branch, assisting with monitoring activities, service delivery tasks, technical administration, documentation, reporting and stakeholder support. Working under the guidance of senior team members, including Cyber Security Engineers, you will contribute to the effective operation of cyber security platforms and processes and help ensure services are delivered consistently and professionally.
You will engage with a range of internal stakeholders and service providers and support the use of cyber security and automation technologies. This role is well suited to someone who is technically capable, keen to learn and interested in developing a career in cyber security within government.
Key Accountabilities
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
Mandatory requirements
The ability to obtain a NEGATIVE VETTING 1 security clearance within 12 months of commencing employment.
This role is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
You must be an Australian citizen, as this role requires a security clearance.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Friday, 6 November 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.