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Multiple Roles - IT and Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management Austrac Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Base pay range: A$123,799.00/yr - A$170,488.00/yr AUSTRAC, Australias financial intelligence agency, is evolving to strengthen its fight against money laundering and terrorism financing. As we expand our regulatory reach and broaden our digital transformation, this introduces new technologies and threats. We are now recruiting several leadership positions to strengthen the agency''s IT and cyber security function. These roles offer a unique opportunity to help shape cyber security strategy and champion a positive security culture across AUSTRAC. We''re looking for strategic and peoplefocused leaders to lead crossfunctional IT teams in navigating an evolving threat landscape. You''ll guide crossfunctional teams and create an atmosphere where people feel empowered and encouraged to contribute their best ideas. If you embrace challenges diligently, are passionate about leading teams in a collaborative environment, and eager to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! Director IT Security / IT Security Advisor (ITSA) EL2 The Director, IT Security / IT Security Advisor (ITSA) leads AUSTRACs IT Security function, with direct responsibility for managing a small, highperforming information security team. The ITSA supports the delivery of the agencys cyber security strategy and ensures that security practices, systems, and advice are continuously improved and aligned with national standards and internal priorities. This position works closely with executives and governance forums to uplift cyber maturity and deliver secure outcomes across the organisation. Provide operational leadership to AUSTRACs IT Security team, setting direction, allocating priorities, and managing performance to ensure effective delivery of security services, compliance activities, and internal capability uplift. Provide highlevel insights and trusted advice to executive leadership, translating complex cyber policy and risk matters into clear strategic impacts. Drive the ongoing development and refinement of security risk frameworks. Provide subject matter expertise on risk tolerance, control assurance, and compliance against relevant legislative, audit, and operational requirements. Represent the agency at interagency forums and with external partners, shaping wholeofgovernment discussions on security policy and aligning standards. Director Identity and Access Management (IDAM) EL2 The Director Identity & Access Management (IDAM) leads the IDAM function delivering the IDAM roadmap in alignment with AUSTRACs Cybersecurity Strategy Roadmap and Implementation Plan. The role provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and governance across enterprise identity, authentication, and authorization services to safeguard AUSTRACs systems and data. Provide operational leadership to AUSTRACs Identity and Access Management Team, setting direction, allocating priorities, and managing performance to ensure effective delivery of identity and access management services, compliance activities, and internal capability uplift. Deliver the IDAM roadmap, milestones, and outcomes per the AUSTRAC Cybersecurity Strategy Roadmap and Implementation Plan, translating strategic objectives into actionable programs and projects with clear success measures, benefits, and risk controls. Implement and maintain IDAM controls aligned to ISM/PSPF, Essential Eight, ISO 27001, and applicable privacy obligations including the management of identity related risks, assurance activities, and audit findings while driving continual control uplift, identity threat modelling, and identity detection/response in partnership with Cyber Operations. Partner with business owners, product teams, and security stakeholders to embed identity requirements in change initiatives. Lead Analyst Operational Security EL1 The Lead Analyst, Security Advisory is a key member of the Technology Platforms and Solutions Operational Security team within the Innovation and Technology Solutions (ITS) branch. This position will collaborate with IT, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure that the AUSTRAC ITS branch can meet the security policy requirements and support projects and operational teams in maintaining a strong security posture. Deliver security analytics, analysis, and audits across a broad range of security data sources. Maintain a high awareness of external and insider threats and respond accordingly. Develop and maintain Information Security policies, procedures, and other documentation to ensure effective storage, coverage, review, and signoff. Lead Information Security projects and initiatives and conduct risk assessments for internal and external systems and applications, ensuring risk is managed accordingly. Affirmative Measures This vacancy is also being advertised concurrently under both general and affirmative measures recruitment processes. Applications made under affirmative measures are only available to affirmative measures Indigenous applicants or affirmative measures disability applicants. Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process. Benefits We offer competitive remuneration and great conditions, including: Annual leave of 4 weeks (20 days) per year + additional paid Christmas close down. Cultural, Ceremonial and NAIDOC leave. 18 days of paid personal leave per year. 15.4% superannuation, which continues through paid parental leave. 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Competitive APS salaries with access to annual salary progression. Study assistance up to $6,000 per annum and up to 120 hours of study leave. About Us AUSTRAC, Australias financial intelligence agency and anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulator, is undergoing a significant transformation to enhance its role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing. This includes proposed expansion of its regulatory regime and a broader digital transformation to support our growing agency. As we embrace these changes and grow, our focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving within an inclusive and supportive work environment. At AUSTRAC, youll be part of a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Australias financial system and making a real impact in preventing financial crime. Closing Date and Further Details Applications close at 11:30 pm on Sunday 11 January 2026. For enquiries, please contact: [email protected]. Please note, we can only accept applications via the AUSTRAC Careers Portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr