• Shape Deakin’s Cyber Security Future
• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time opportunity with competitive remuneration including 17% Superannuation

Make an impact as part of Deakin’s Infrastructure & Digital Senior Leadership Team following an exciting period of change within the University. This newly created position is critical in steering the strategic vision and overseeing the implementation of a university-wide function. 

Reporting to the Chief Information & Infrastructure Officer, and leading a team dedicated to protecting the university from cyber threats, the Senior Director fosters collaborative relationships with university executives, providing strategic advice and identifying solutions that work seamlessly with the University’s values, culture and overarching strategic ambitions. This high-profile role requires specialised knowledge and a command of the principles and practices of cyber security plus the capacity to predict and position the university to meet future challenges. 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Senior Director, Resilience & Cyber Security.pdf

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Peter Auhl, Chief Information and Infrastructure Officer on ocido@deakin.edu.au 

Applications for this position close on Sunday 12th January at 11.55pm

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Make an Impact with Us 

Together we aim to take Deakin forward, strengthening our progressive University through the digital work we do. Whether it's empowering students, enabling teaching staff, or supporting researchers, the work you do here matters. Your achievements contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of the people and communities we serve. 

So that you can focus on making a positive impact, Deakin Digital Services lays the foundations for you to be your best self, grow and evolve and join forces with exceptional people. 

Be Your Best Self 

As a unique individual we understand that showing up as the best version of yourself takes commitment to your personal wellbeing. That’s why we foster a supportive environment where you can manage your work to balance your productivity, engagement and wellbeing. Our approach to flexible working empowers you to achieve your best. 

Grow & Evolve 

Being in the higher education sector, ours is an environment of knowledge sharing and seeking. With us you can grow your capability through formal and informal learning and continuously improve, deepen and broaden your expertise. With many digital roles and teams under the one umbrella, there’s opportunity to expand your skillset, embrace new challenges and evolve your career. When YOU thrive, WE thrive. 

Join Forces 

As a member of our dynamic team, you’ll tackle challenges and deliver digital services and solutions alongside supportive, inclusive and talented humans from within the team, and more broadly across the University. We are a powerful collective of diverse skillsets, strengths and experience and our practices promote an environment of collaboration where your unique contribution is welcomed and valued. When you join forces with Digital Services you join forces with Deakin. Visit Why Work at Deakin to view the overarching benefits of working with Deakin. 

Are you ready to make an impact with us? 

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.