Cyber Security Improvement Program Manager

About the Opportunity 

The Cyber Security Improvement Program Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for Griffith Universitys Cyber Security Improvement Program (CSIP) a complex university-wide transformation initiative aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and security capabilities.

Accountable for the end-to-end management of the program the role directs planning reporting financial and resource management governance risk and issue management assurance stakeholder engagement organisational change and benefits realisation across multiple projects and workstreams.

Reporting to the Director Cyber Security the position leads program teams and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and governance committees ensuring the successful delivery of sustainable and measurable program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of the Cyber Security Improvement Program (CSIP) ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and governance requirements.
• Provide regular reporting advice and recommendations to executive leaders sponsors and governance committees.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans roadmaps milestones resource requirements and delivery schedules.
• Manage program delivery to ensure scope budget timelines quality standards and outcomes are achieved.
• Oversee the CSIP budget including forecasting expenditure monitoring financial reporting and investment prioritisation.
• Manage supplier contract and procurement activities in partnership with internal stakeholders and in accordance with University requirements.
• Establish and track program benefits ensuring measurable improvements in cyber security capability resilience maturity and compliance.
• Lead program-level risk issue dependency and decision management ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.
• Coordinate assurance activities audits and reviews and oversee the implementation of resulting actions and recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with executive stakeholders business leaders technical teams and delivery partners.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and organisational change initiatives to support the successful adoption of new capabilities and ways of working.
• Provide leadership coaching and performance management for program staff and assigned resources.
• Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned best-practice program management and delivery excellence.
• Monitor emerging cyber security trends risks and industry developments to inform program priorities and investment decisions.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant qualifications in program or project management information technology cyber security business administration or a related discipline together with relevant experience delivering cyber security projects or programs;
• Experience delivering projects using PRINCE2 methodologies

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full time fixed term opportunity for 4 years primarily based at our Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 10 Salary Base - $147057.74 17% superannuation. Full package is $172057.55.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Sunday 20th September at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time