Information Security Officer

• $100,467 + 12% super. Flexibility to WFH & the Footscray office
• Work alongside experienced security professionals in a dynamic environment
• 6-month fixed-term full-time opportunity
• Free income protection & life insurance, discounted health insurance.

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH.
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

Due to a parental leave cover, we now have this role available until November 2026.

Join Greater Western Water as an Information Security Officer and play a key role in protecting the organisation’s information, technology, and digital systems. Working within the Enterprise Security Team, you will monitor and detect cyber threats, support the delivery of security awareness initiatives, deliver related training, and assist with implementing security controls to safeguard critical business systems and data. This is an exciting opportunity for a security-focused professional who is enthusiastic about cyber resilience, continuous improvement and helping ensure effective, efficient security measures are in place to keep our digital environment safe and secure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security threats and incidents across the organisation.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of security technologies and controls.
• Deliver engaging cyber security awareness initiatives, including training, phishing simulations and user education programs.
• Analyse security alerts, identify emerging risks and contribute to threat intelligence activities.
• Research evolving cyber security trends and recommend improvements to strengthen organisational security and resilience.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with cyber security technologies, such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, email security and cloud security solutions.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and best practices, including ISO 27001, NIST and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Proven experience of security operations and enterprise security controls within a complex technology environment.
• Ability to identify, analyse and respond to cyber security risks, threats and incidents.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, a proactive mindset and a passion for staying current with emerging cyber threats and technologies.
• Relevant Cyber Security qualification, with CISSP certification is highly regarded.

Note: This position requires participation in a 24/7 on-call roster, with a one-week-in-four rotation. Compensation is provided.

See yourself thrive!

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Monday 20 July