Manager, ITSS Risk Advisory
- Full time , fixed term role (parental leave replacement) until 31ST August 2026
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working (3 day per week office attendance)
- Offering a competitive base salary of $163,604 plus super and benefits
Help advance what's possible
Right now, we’re seeking a Manager ITSS Risk Advisory who will play their part in the shared purposes. Someone with the right skills and expertise, as well as attitude and openness to new ideas, that help advance positive outcomes for us, their colleagues, and themselves.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
If successful for this role, you'll be employed by WorkSafe Victoria.
About the role
As the Manager, ITSS Risk Advisory, you’ll lead a high-performing team to ensure that all new technology initiatives across WorkSafe Victoria and the TAC are secure, compliant, and aligned with strategic risk frameworks. You’ll be responsible for designing and implementing information security risk assessments, advising senior stakeholders and embedding robust governance practices across a diverse and impactful portfolio.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital risk management in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment; One that values adaptability, embraces change, and requires the ability to pivot quickly in response to evolving priorities and stakeholder needs.
About the Team
The team is a group of highly skilled individuals who consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. Operating outside of traditional hierarchies, there’s no funnelling of work through layers of management. Instead, our technical experts work with a high degree of autonomy, progressing their own work while engaging in collaborative problem-solving. The team thrives on trust, independence and accountability. The culture is one of collaboration and positivity. Team members are always ready to support one another, and leverage from each other’s strengths, and stepping in where needed.
What we’re looking for
Proven Risk Leadership
Extensive experience managing information security and technology risk in complex environments, with a deep understanding of risk frameworks, governance and compliance.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Demonstrated ability to consult, influence and build trust with senior executives and cross-functional teams in a dynamic setting. You are skilled in bridging the gap between technical detail and business understanding through clear and concise information.
Team Leadership & Delivery Excellence
Strong people leadership skills, with experience managing subject matter experts, driving team performance, and overseeing risk assessments across large-scale portfolios.
Influence real change. Apply today
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Rhea Harper - Manager ITSS Risk Advisory for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Tuesday 17th June 2025.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for our roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.
A current TAC employee is eligible to apply for another position at TAC if:
- The employee has been in their current position for at least 12 months; and
- Has attained at least a competency 2 (for job groups 1-5); and
- Is not currently on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Please note, temporary staff who are employed by a recruitment agency to work at the TAC will be eligible to apply.