Vacancy Details

ICT Security and Operations Manager(CISO)

  • Lead enterprise cyber security and technology operations 
  • Salary within the Senior Officer grading
  • 5 years,Full-time leadership role with flexible working arrangements possible
  • Based at St Kilda Town Hall with hybrid work options

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with over 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

About the Role

As the ICT Security and Operations Manager, you will lead cyber security, cloud, infrastructure, endpoint, service management and operational technology capabilities that underpin essential council services. You will act as the organisation’s senior cyber security authority, providing strategic leadership across security operations, technology resilience, enterprise architecture, ICT asset lifecycle management, governance and digital trust.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team and work closely with the Chief Information and Innovation Officer, Executive Leadership Team, Council, Audit and Risk Committee, crisis management stakeholders, contractors, regulatory bodies and government agencies. 

This role suits a confident technology leader who can balance strategic direction with operational discipline, strengthen cyber maturity, and build high-performing teams that deliver secure, customer-focused and reliable technology service

Duties

  • Lead cyber security strategy, operations and resilience uplift across the organisation.
  • Oversee secure and reliable ICT operations, including cloud, infrastructure, endpoints, ITSM and ITOM.
  • Drive enterprise architecture, technology governance and secure-by-design practices.
  • Manage ICT asset lifecycle, vendor relationships, contracts, budgets and technology investment.
  • Provide trusted advice to the CIIO, Executive Leadership Team, Council and key governance forums.

Skills and Experience 

  • Senior leadership experience across cyber security, ICT operations, enterprise architecture and service management.
  • Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, Essential Eight and ISO 27001. 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and build a high-performance, accountable culture.
  • Proven capability in ICT asset lifecycle planning, vendor management, procurement, contracts and financial stewardship.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to explain complex technology and cyber risks in practical business terms.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology, information systems or a related discipline, with relevant cyber security, cloud, enterprise architecture or IT service management certifications regarded favourably

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

  • We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
  • Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
  • Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
  • Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
  • Sufficient proof of their identity. 
  • Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
  • Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Jessie Bunyan – Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor , via phone on 0468 576 806 or email jessie.bunyan@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday , 15th July 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Jessie Bunyan (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au