Cyber Security CSIRO Jobs

Acknowledgement of Country  CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.    Role highlights Shape cyber culture across one of Australia’s leading research organisations Turn cyber risks into practical actions that make a real impact Lead awareness initiatives that build cyber confidence and resilience   About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.   Visit CSIRO.au for more information.   The opportunity  As a Cyber Awareness Advisor, you will play a key role in strengthening CSIRO’s cyber security culture by developing and delivering cyber awareness, capability uplift and behaviour change initiatives. Working across a diverse research organisation, you will translate complex cyber security risks, policies and services into clear, practical guidance that helps staff and leaders adopt secure everyday practices.   You will contribute to both the strategic planning and hands-on delivery of awareness programs, driving engagement, building cyber confidence and supporting lasting behavioural change across the organisation.   High-level duties include: Contribute to the development and improvement of CSIRO’s cyber awareness, capability uplift and behaviour change function. Develop and maintain a risk-aligned awareness roadmap, proposing initiatives for cyber leadership endorsement and delivering agreed activities. Plan and deliver awareness, education and engagement activities, including role-based guidance, campaigns, workshops, intranet content and practical job aids. Translate cyber risks, policies and services into clear guidance for researchers, leaders, corporate teams, technical users and other priority groups. Apply learning, communication and behaviour change principles to support cyber-safe behaviours and improve engagement with cyber security. Use data, feedback, incident themes and stakeholder insights to identify awareness gaps and improve activities.   Role particulars Location and office arrangements: Sydney (Lindfield), Melbourne (Clayton), Canberra (Black Mountain), Perth (Kensington), Brisbane (St Lucia) Salary: AU$100,103 – AU$113,251 per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite Reference: 101633   As the successful candidate, you will bring:   Essential criteria Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience in cyber security, education, learning design, communications, organisational change, behavioural science, information technology, risk, or a related discipline. Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating or delivering cyber security awareness, education, training, behaviour change, digital safety or capability uplift initiatives. Demonstrated ability to work effectively where structure or maturity is developing, including exercising initiative, prioritising work and delivering quality outcomes with some direction. Ability to identify improvement opportunities, develop recommendations for endorsement and translate agreed direction into delivery. Strong communication and facilitation skills, including translating cyber concepts, risks and policies into clear guidance for varied audiences. Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including building trusted relationships and improving engagement with cyber security. Understanding of common cyber risks and safe behaviours, including phishing, identity, information protection, secure collaboration and incident reporting. Experience using metrics, feedback or engagement data to evaluate and improve awareness, training, communication or change activities. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, adult learning or organisational change. Desirable Experience in research, higher education, government, regulated, scientific, technology or distributed organisations. Experience developing role-based learning, cyber awareness campaigns, phishing simulation support, tabletop materials, intranet guidance, leader toolkits or communities of practice. Experience applying behaviour change, human risk, change management, marketing or communication principles to improve adoption of desired behaviours.   For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.    Not sure if you meet all the criteria? While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.   Setting you up for success We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Careers.online@csiro.au and let us know how we can support you.     Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.   Inclusion and belonging Solving Australia’s greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.   CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.   Eligibility  This is a security assessed position, applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens with the successful candidate being required to be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.   Child safety  CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.    How to apply  Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.   Applications close  Sunday 4th of October 11pm AEDT 

Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation.     Program highlights Generous stipends  Hands-on experience in a leading scientific organisation Access to specialised expertise, equipment and training    About CSIRO As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.   The opportunity CSIRO’s Technology research unit is currently recruiting under the David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship, established to honour the legacy of the late David Irvine AO. This initiative recognises his distinguished service to Australia, his leadership in founding the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), and his enduring commitment to advancing research and innovation in cyber security. The David Irvine scholarship offers a unique opportunity for talented students to pursue a postgraduate degree in cyber security at one of the CSCRC participant Universities. Scholars will contribute to cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research addressing real-world challenges in a field critical to Australia’s national interest. During the scholarship with CSIRO, students will benefit from access to a world-class research environment, tailored coaching and development programs, and a supportive environment designed to help them build a dynamic and impactful research career. To extend the foundational partnership of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre (CSCRC), these scholarship opportunities are exclusively available to students from the CSCRC Participant universities.   Location: Any location in Australia in line with the listed universities below. Students must be enrolled at one of these CSCRC Participant universities: – Edith Cowan University (WA), Adelaide University (SA), Deakin University (VIC), University of NSW (NSW), Charles Sturt University (NSW), Queensland University of Technology (QLD). Tenure: Specified term of up to 3.5 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil. Expected Scholarship Start date: No later than 30 June 2027.   Scholarship benefits The David Irvine Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to PhD/MPhil students undertaking a CSIRO-aligned cyber security research project. Recipients may be awarded:   Scholarships valued at: PhD                                            MPhil                                          Top Up  Year Amount Year Amount Year Amount Year 1 $44 000.00 Year 1 $44 000.00 Year 1 $10 000.00 Year 2 $45 000.00 Year 2 $45 000.00 Year 2 $10 000.00 Year 3 $46 000.00     Year 3 $10 000.00 Year 4 $23 000.00     Year 4 $  5 000.00   In addition:- PhD students will be eligible for $7,000.00 Learning and Development allowance, with per annum allocations, over the life of the scholarship, at the discretion of the CSIRO Supervisor. MPhil Students will be eligible for $5,000.00 Learning and Development allowance, with per annum allocations, over the life of the scholarship, at the discretion of the CSIRO Supervisor. Tuition fees are not covered under this scholarship. Relocation costs are not payable for students.   Who is eligible? To be eligible to apply, you must: Be an Australian/New Zealand citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident, or an Australian temporary resident currently residing in Australia with a valid visa and originate from the countries listed in this link. Have First Class Honours or equivalent undergraduate degree in Cyber security, Computer Science or Artificial Intelligence. Meet host university admission requirements. Meet university English language requirements. Not have previously completed a PhD. Be admitted to and enrolled full-time in a PhD or MPhil program at a CSCRC partner university and be able to commence their candidature no later than the 30 June 2027 Receive a tuition fee waiver from the university by the commencement date. Be no longer than 12 months into their PhD, or no longer than 6 months in their MPhil. Have at least one confirmed supervisor from the university. Have at least one confirmed CSIRO supervisor.   Applications will be assessed on: Academic excellence. Alignment with CSCRC focus areas. Alignment with CSIRO’s Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience focus areas.   Appointment to this role may be subject to conditions including provision of a national police check as well as other security/medical/character clearance requirements. For further information about the (now closed) CRCSC, please CLICK HERE.   Inclusion and belonging Solving Australia’s greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted. CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.   Child Safety CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.   How to apply:To apply, you will be required to: submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) in the ‘Resume/CV’’ field. upload your current or most recent academic record in the ‘Cover Letter’ field; official transcripts are required for all tertiary qualifications, with evidence of achieving First Class Honours (or equivalent) as the minimum academic requirement. Complete this MS Form David Irvine Scholarship, including the project concept proposal and theme selection:   Research project themes Resilient Systems Security and Configuration Management of IoT Systems Development of Next Generation Authentication Technologies Predict, Detect, Respond to and Investigate Cyber Threats Platform and Architecture for Cyber security as a Service Security Automation and Orchestration Privacy Preserving Data Sharing in a Connected World Law and Privacy   You will need to provide: A research idea advancing cyber security through an interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world challenges, aligned with one or more of CSIRO’s Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience focus areas (your CSIRO supervisor can provide guidance on these) and one of the CSCRC research themes. Maximum 500 words. Clear articulation of the problem, methodology, and potential impact. The names and contact details of two academic referees (name, phone, email, etc). Please note that these cannot be your university supervisor.   Contact us For further application information, please email us on TechPathways@csiro.au For CSIRO alignment and connecting with potential CSIRO supervisors, please email marthie.grobler@csiro.au             Applications close: Applications are highly competitive and may close for projects as suitable candidates are accepted. Early, quality applications are encouraged.