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Full Job Description

A challenging opportunity is available for an active, strategic, well-networked Manager with proven business acumen and excellent communication skills to work with a small team to play a pivotal role in advancing Western Australia’s Cyber Security Industry.

The Joondalup Innovation Hub, home to the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub (WAACIH), drives innovation, productivity and competitiveness, as well as building capability to create jobs and diversification in the economy. The Hub focusses on areas of competitive strength and strategic priorities.

As Manager, you and the team will work with start-ups, small to medium enterprises, larger Industry, Government and Academia. You will report to the WAACIH Industry Advisory Board, and others, as you grow Western Australia’s cyber security industry.

Key responsibilities will include:
Implementing and driving a strategic and creative vision for Western Australia’s cyber security industry

Leading and coordinating an innovation hub, including the management of work plans, projects, staff, budgets, evaluation and reporting

Stakeholder management across the private, public and academic sectors to optimise the local and national cyber security ecosystem

Working with digital leaders to enhance WA’s cyber security research, development and commercialisation

Identifying and pursuing new relationships to attract investment and expand industry development to create jobs

Representing Western Australia at cyber security conferences, and in meetings with industry leaders, Federal and State/Territory agencies, universities and research institutes

Take smart risks and explore new opportunities for connectivity and collaboration

Key criteria

A proven ability to set positive direction, manage resources (funds, people and time) and evaluate outcomes

Professional experience leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary teams

A clear understanding of cyber security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities and the economic growth opportunities in the industry

Outstanding communication skills including being a persuasive negotiator with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, able to credibly engage with the most senior levels of government, academia and industry

Stakeholder management, including working with stakeholders from different backgrounds with often competing agendas

Must be eligible to obtain a Commonwealth Government Security Clearance

This is a leadership role, and with the support of a small team, you will work closely with and be supported by specialist staff in appropriate areas of the University.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

The position may require the successful candidate to attain an Australian Government security clearance. For further details of this requirement, please see: http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/Getting-a-clearance.asp

Benefits & Remuneration
This full time, fixed term position attracts remuneration of $150,000 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Further Information
Interested applicants are encouraged to call Professor Andrew Woodward, Executive Dean (08) 6304 5019 to discuss this opportunity further.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a covering letter (not more than 3 pages) outlining how your experience and expertise aligned with this role in the context of the above criteria.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Sunday 28 March at 11:30pm WST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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