Is this you?

• Certified and experienced in Cybersecurity and passionate about supporting ongoing security infrastructure?
• Want to work flexibly between our Melbourne office and home?
• Seeking a rewarding role with competitive perks, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive organisation that values your growth and wellbeing?

At ACSO, we look for people who believe in second chances, who share our values and are passionate about supporting people to thrive. If all of this sounds like you, read on!

What ACSO can offer you

• Full time position available, fixed term until November 2025.
• $100,000 base salary + 11.5% superannuation + NFP salary packaging options (more after tax $ in your pocket!)
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Phone, laptop, and provisions to help set you up at home
• Learning and development opportunities - including in house training suite of client specific training including in Trauma Informed Practice, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), plus best practice training on all aspects of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Flexible working arrangements - includes options for an accrued day off or compressed hours, and the opportunity to work from home on a hybrid model with our Melbourne hub
• Career progression opportunities - leadership development programs and coaching, opportunities for internal consultancy or secondments to other programs
• Wellbeing initiatives - such as free flu vaccines, wellbeing and professional development vouchers, Employee Assistance Program and Reward and Recognition Program. Our employees matter!
• Dedicated inclusion and diversity initiatives to support employees from all backgrounds and dispositions, including specialised leave for cultural ceremonies or gender affirmation

About Us

The Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) is a vibrant, values driven NFP, focused on partnering with Government and the community to co-design services that create real social change. We are an organisation with a bold vision to create a safe and inclusive community where prison truly is the last resort. Our purpose is to strengthen the wellbeing of our communities by advocating for and delivering services which divert people away from the justice system.

The Australian Community Support Organisation recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias. ACSO is committed to the equitable treatment of its participants, employees and partners. We believe in humanity and celebrating the diverse voices of our community through leadership, practice and policy design, to honour and embrace diverse traditions, cultures and experiences of those we support and work alongside.

About the role

The Data and Technology team seeks to empower ACSO's business units to deliver high quality, life-changing services using digital, data and ICT services and technology, and enable ACSO to influence public policy through data and analytics.

The Information Security Officer plays an important role in protecting ACSO's information assets. As well as supporting the ongoing security infrastructure, the position will contribute to a range of projects to plan, deliver and implement new and updated technology, policies, and guidance to support ACSO staff to operate safely and maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information assets.

What we're looking for

• Relevant tertiary degree or certification (e.g., Grad Cert in Cybersecurity, Bachelor of IT (Cybersecurity))
• Relevant industry certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Cloud Security Professional, Certified Information Professional, Azure Information Protection Specialist
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience using security technologies to establish and maintain defences, and monitor and report on threats and incidents, for example ActiveDirectory, Defender, InTune, EntraID, Sentinel, Compliance Center, Meraki firewall
• Experience responding to incidents, analysing and investigating the cause and implementing corrective actions
• Experience contributing to policy development, including drafting policy and standards, and response plans
• Experience providing training and support; developing training materials
• Exemplary communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of analytical skills with the capacity to think both strategically and tactically
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation/interpersonal skills

How to apply

If you think you'd be a great fit - we'd love to hear from you!

To apply and view the position description (PD), please visit our careers website and provide a copy of your resume and a covering letter outlining your responses to the selection criteria found in the PD. Please also include your answer to the following question:

Please describe a recent incident or project where you used Microsoft Azure technologies to enhance the security of an organisation. What were the results?

To learn more about this position, please contact Alfredo Prado, Manager - Technology and Operations, on 0461 293 503.

Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found sooner, so we recommend applying early!

ACSO proudly acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia's first peoples and pay respect to their rich culture, lores, customs and elders past and present. We strongly embrace the spirit of reconciliation and continue working towards ensuring an equal voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, particularly those who have been touched by the justice system.

ACSO recognises the right to a safe and inclusive service without bias and aims to provide a safe working environment, one which seeks to protect those affected by domestic and family violence and holds those who may use domestic and family violence to account, whilst supporting positive behaviour change.

ACSO embraces diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from appropriately qualified and skilled people regardless of their background. All suitable applicants for this role will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.