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EL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and AssuranceJoin to apply for the EL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and Assurance role at National Disability Insurance AgencyEL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and Assurance1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the EL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and Assurance role at National Disability Insurance AgencyEL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and AssuranceInclusive and diverse workplaceOngoing and non-ongoing opportunitiesCurrently, there are around 5.5 million Australians with a disability. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) implements the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is one of the biggest social reforms in the country since Medicare. As an Agency, we support more than 717,000 participants with a significant and permanent disability, and the families and carers of those living with disability. For many Australians, this will be the first time they receive the disability support they need. The NDIA is designed to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and will mean a peace of mind for every Australian.A new role awaitsThe Cyber Security and Resilience Branch implements the requirements of government security policies and frameworks. This is achieved by providing strategic, tactical and operational Agency-wide oversight of Cyber Security and Operations.Insider Threat and Assurance is an intelligence team responsible for developing, enhancing and maintaining a proactive detection and prevention program to counter the threat posed by a trusted insider. Using intelligence methodology with available data and technology, Insider Threat and Assurance analyse behaviours of staff to determine risk and provide mitigating advice to reduce the overall harm to the Agency.The position is an important team leadership position within the NDIA and will have delegated authority and responsibility to detect and resolve issues and risks across wide-ranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail.The EL1 Assistant Director Insider Threat and Assurance is accountable under broad direction to undertake very complex work that delivers quality outcomes across the functions of the NDIA.The position will exercise a significant degree of independence and will use a high-level of decision-making and judgement. The role will be required to coordinate and assume responsibility for highly complex or sensitive projects and work program outcomes across the insider threat, intelligence and risk management functions that have strategic or operational significance to the NDIA.Where you can add valueIn the role of NDIA EL1 Assistant Director Insider Threats and Assurance, tasks include but are not limited to:Managing all-source intelligence fusion from technical and human sources.Managing all stages of the intelligence cycle and acting as Collection Manager.Production of relevant, timely and actionable intelligence.Coordinating the intelligence collection processes of internal and external sources and agencies.Manage elements of counterintelligence and security intelligence.Managing a team conducting the collection, integration and analysis of value-added information to provide relevant, timely and actionable intelligence product for key decision makers.Assisting in the planning, execution and capability uplift for the Insider Threat team encompassing threat intelligence, risk doctrine and the triage and processing of target intelligence.High-level liaison with internal and external partners and influencing to reduce the agencies exposure to risk.Proactively support the Director Insider Threat and the Chief Security Officer in identifying trends and providing advice, guidance and options on complex security matters to ensure compliance with Australian Government security frameworks and associated legislation.Enough about us, lets talk about youThe following skills, experience and attributes will be viewed as highly favourable:Minimum of 5 years experience in intelligence or cyber security roles.Intelligence and/or security qualifications.A background or experience in the application of intelligence and detailed knowledge of the intelligence cycle and/or detailed knowledge of Cyber Operations.Initiative appropriate to level.Effective time management with a solution focussed approach.Independent thinking.Analytical approach to problem solvingAbility to present intelligence findings through written and verbal communication to a high standard.Your NDIA ExperienceWe work as one team. We are accepting, diverse and driven. We take a shared approach to making progress. We welcome and support each other and encourage different ideas, insights and opinions. We empower and enable each other to be our best. We collaborate, connect and work together to create a workplace that makes us proud. And while we''re based far and wide across the country, we make sure nobody feels they are out on their own.You will work for a socially inclusive and culturally diverse workplace, that is making a meaningful impact to the lives of more than 600,000 Australians.Access to higher superannuation and above market leave entitlementsCompetitive remuneration and working conditions that support a positive work life balanceAccess to ongoing professional development and learningWhile this role is ideally performed from Deakin ACT, Surry Hills NSW, Richmond VIC, Geelong VIC, Brisbane QLD, Midland WA or Rockingham WA, remote working arrangements may be considered. We intend to fill this role in an ongoing capacity, however non-ongoing roles up to 12 months with the possibility of extension up to 2 years may be offered.Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Clearance, undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.Applications for this role close 11:30pm AEST Sunday 17th August 2025If you have any questions, please contact Peter Vujanic by email Peter.Vujanic@ndia.gov.auWith the exception of personal details, applications can NOT be edited or updated once submitted for consideration. Please make sure you are completely satisfied with your entire application before submitting.NDIA is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability (PwD), First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families. NDIA will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats of the application form) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact DFP on 1300 138 337 or ndia@dfp.com.auRecruitAbility applies to this position: The RecruitAbility scheme supports people with disability applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service (APS) by giving you a better opportunity to put forward your skills and experience during the selection process.There are certain roles within the National Disability Insurance Agency that may require mandatory vaccination, subject to government order or directive. 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