Senior IT Assurance Officer in Melbourne

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria's transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

Job Location: 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

The Senior IT Assurance Officer supports Land Services Victoria (LSV) by ensuring IT systems and services supporting the land register are secure, reliable, compliant and deliver value. The role focuses on IT audit, assurance, controls testing, cyber security, vendor performance and contractual compliance across applications, infrastructure and cloud environments. It helps identify and manage IT and cyber risks while protecting government information and supporting effective service delivery.

The role leads and supports assurance reviews, monitors regulatory and contractual obligations, and provides clear advice and reporting to senior stakeholders. It develops options for complex issues, builds strong relationships, negotiates outcomes and supports governance, risk management and value assurance.

What we're looking for (Selection Criteria)

• You're someone who understands business and commercial drivers, manages vendor relationships effectively, and holds suppliers accountable for performance and agreed outcomes.
• Communicates clearly and confidently, tailoring complex information and presentations to different audiences to support understanding and informed decisions.
• Applies strong systems thinking to understand complex environments, identify risks and opportunities, and develop practical solutions that deliver value.
• Independently manages contracts, governance and audit activities, ensuring supplier performance, compliance, risk mitigation and adherence to relevant frameworks.
• Focuses on value and benefits realisation by defining expected outcomes, monitoring delivery and providing clear reporting on progress and results.

Qualifications and experience

• Qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline (mandatory)
• Professional certification in IT audit or security (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) (desirable)
• Experience in procurement and contract management, including practical knowledge of Supplier Relationship Management Systems, Contract Management Frameworks and Risk and Safety Management (desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications on Thursday, 27th of August 2026. Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Maria Hadi, Manager Value Assurance at **********@transport.vic.gov.au

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager's contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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