Together, we're working to build a vibrant and sustainable regional city... and we would love for you to join us.
In the heart of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie-Boulder is a modern and thriving city that embodies the true spirit of a regional community. Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, more than 30,000 people call the city home and enjoy the amenities and facilities of a metropolitan city, with the lifestyle benefits that come from living in a place where nature and adventure are on your doorstep.
With new leadership, dedicated staff and a supportive Council, the City is working towards the vision of being a sustainable regional city of the future.
We are dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes and are guided by our intention to:
- Be a clean and green city
- Be a place people call home
- Have facilities and services for everyone
- Encourage and support economic development and diversification
- Be a quality employer.
About the role
As our Coordinator ICT Risk and Compliance, you’ll be responsible for assessing the ICT risks and compliance across, contracts, projects and processes. This role provides a great range of opportunities from process improvements, risk management and cyber security assessments.
Duties
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform comprehensive ICT risk assessments for new technology projects, processes, and third-party services used by ICT.
- Analyse potential risks, vulnerabilities, and impacts, providing recommendations for risk mitigation and control measures.
- Develop and promote ICT security and risk awareness initiatives for staff members across the organisation.
- Conduct training sessions to enhance the organisation's overall security posture and cultivate a culture of risk awareness.
- Develop, maintain, and update ICT risk and security policies, standards, and processes in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that policies are communicated effectively and adhered to across the organisation.
- Maintain an up-to-date ICT risk register, documenting identified risks, create remediation plans and tracking mitigation actions.
- Regularly report on the status of the ICT risk register to stakeholders and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Coordinate both external and internal audits related to ICT risk and compliance.
- Collaborate with audit teams to address findings and implement corrective actions promptly.
- Provide weekly reports on team performance to the ICT Manager, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and ongoing initiatives.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in reporting metrics related to ICT risk and compliance activities.
- Assist the ICT Manager in the continual development and implementation of the strategic vision for the ICT department.
- Contribute to the evolution of risk management and cybersecurity strategies, aligning them with organisational goals.
- Collaborate with the ICT Manager to enhance cybersecurity measures, ensuring the organisation is resilient against cyber threats.
- Monitor O365 security compliance and utilise the CrowdStrike dashboard for proactive threat detection and response.
- Establish and maintain a robust system for monitoring and ensuring compliance with ICT risk management policies and procedures.
- Implement mechanisms to regularly assess adherence to compliance standards.
- Develop and refine incident response plans in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Actively participate in the identification of areas for continuous improvement within the ICT risk and compliance function.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to risk management.
Who we are Looking for:
To be considered for this position, you will need:
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to Information Technology / Compliance / Risk or a similar discipline, with 5 plus years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology practices and principles.
- High level communication skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and interpersonal skills including ability to liaise effectively and confidently with internal and external customers.
- Strong administrative, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines across a number of projects simultaneously with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficient in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing effective risk mitigation strategies to safeguard organisational assets.
- Experience in coordinating both internal and external audits, with the ability to collaborate with audit teams and implement corrective actions to address findings.
- Familiarity with maintaining and updating an ICT risk register, including the ability to prioritise and monitor risk mitigation actions to manage and reduce overall risk exposure.
- Capacity to assist in the continual development and implementation of the strategic vision for the ICT department, contributing to the alignment of risk management and cybersecurity strategies with organisational goals.
- Knowledge of Local Government procedures and practices.
- Current satisfactory National Police Clearance.
- Current WA “C” Class driver’s license.
Values
SUPPORT - We will support each and every team member to work together, build relationships and deliver greater outcomes for our organisation and community.
RESPECT- We will treat our team members and our community with mutual respect and understanding.
FUN - We will promote and value work-life balance and create an environment that is rewarding and fulfilling.
RECOGNISE - We recognise and acknowledge all individuals and cultures and value their contributions to our organisation and the community that we serve.
CONNECT- We will work as one organisation that communicates openly, and actively connects with our teams, community and stakeholders.
Benefits
We provide employees with generous employment conditions/benefits, including:
- Salary sacrificing
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- A host of health and well-being initiatives, including the Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Superannuation contributions with the City matching up to 3% voluntary additional contributions
- Training and development opportunities
- Free Parking
- Subsidised gym/leisure centre membership (at the nearby Goldfields Oasis)
- $300 annual reimbursement for attendance at, or use of, City owned facilities
- Rebated childcare offered
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, meaning all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to the opportunities available.
