Cyber Uplift Program Manager (Fixed Term, 12 months)

Salary: $154,571 – $166,062 per annum plus superannuation

• Salary: $154,571.18 - $166,062.75 p.a. plus superannuation

• Tenure: 12 months Fixed Term

• Location: Spring Street Office

The Role

This Fixed Term (12 months) role will lead the delivery of a high-value cybersecurity uplift program aimed at strengthening organisational cyber resilience, improving security maturity, and achieving compliance with mandated frameworks and best practices. The Cyber Uplift Program Manager will be accountable for end-to-end program leadership, including planning, governance, delivery, and benefits realisation, while managing internal and external stakeholders and maintaining alignment with enterprise risk and business strategies.

Functional Accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver the Cybersecurity Uplift Program by applying advanced cybersecurity knowledge to uplift organisational security maturity, reduce cyber risk exposure, and embed defensible security practices aligned to frameworks such as Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and NIST

• Translate cyber strategy and enterprise risk posture into a cohesive program of work, delivering targeted outcomes across identity and access management, network security, vulnerability management, incident response, endpoint protection, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tooling

• Develop and execute integrated program delivery plans with clear dependencies across cyber initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution and measurable uplift across people, processes, and technology controls

• Establish robust governance and assurance mechanisms that track delivery performance, compliance with security standards, and control implementation progress, while escalating critical risks and issues through appropriate cyber and enterprise risk forums.

The Team

The Corporate Services Directorate provides advice, planning and support in the areas of Finance, Information Technology, Fleet, Property and Records Management. In addition, the directorate also provides oversight of the FRV commercial arm, Fire and Equipment Services (FES). The directorate is a key enabler for the operational and corporate units of the business to deliver on organisational objectives.

What’s in it for you

We strive to create a high-quality working life for our community of valued employees.

Working with us provides:

• Access to a Rostered Day Off;

• All roles can be worked flexibly but this may differ from role to role;

• Uniquely rewarding work in the service of the Victorian community;

• Support for education, career and professional development;

• Enterprise Agreement salary increases;

• Novated lease options and superannuation salary sacrifice;

• An unrivalled suite of physical and mental health and wellbeing support services;

• Access to a sports voucher;

• Discounted health insurance;

• Corporate Clothing Allowance (conditions apply)

• Free gym access;

• Close to Public Transport (Parliament Station)

What you will need to Succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Project Management, or a related field.Certification in Program or Project Management (e.g. MSP, PMP, PRINCE2).Desirable: Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, SABSA).

• Similar experience managing large-scale ICT or cybersecurity programs in complex environments (government or enterprise).

• Demonstrated similar experience in cyber uplift initiatives, governance, stakeholder engagement, and vendor management.

• Proven track record in managing risk-based programs that deliver regulatory, operational, or resilience outcomes.

About Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern fire and rescue service dedicated to meeting the needs of twenty-first century Victoria. With a workforce of over 4,500 highly committed employees, FRV serves and protects communities across Melbourne and Victoria’s major regional centres.

In delivering this service, we are guided by our core values of teamwork, integrity, respect and accountability. These values underpin everything we do and shape our organisational culture. We are seeking candidates who are committed to embodying these principles in their work and behaviours.

FRV is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, religious beliefs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of diverse gender identities and sexualities.

How to Apply

Please apply via Seek by submitting both a tailored cover letter and resume addressing the qualifications and work experience criteria listed here.

Applications will be reviewed when received and suitable candidates will be contacted for interview at that time. You are encouraged to apply early to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity.

If you require any further information, assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Recruitment Business Partner, Amelia Mazzotta at [email protected]

Important Information

FRV’s standard practice is to appoint at the base of the salary range, however consideration will be given to an above base salary within the advertised range based on the successful candidate’s skills and experience

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa to apply for this position.