Expression of Interest

NOTE: This is an expression of interest, suitable candidates will be put into a talent pool for upcoming jobs. We expect that we will reach out to those deemed suitable for the talent pool for potential employment, in June 2024.

You will be exposed to an exciting new opportunity to co-ordinate activities for our Australian Federal Government clients related to software implementation, cyber security uplift, and system transformation projects.

You will work in a highly skilled team of industry experts to help identify business improvements, and develop new processes, procedures, and work instructions. You will contribute to supporting the uplift of security posture and the understanding of security best practices across the organisation by:

• Providing a range of project management and support services to team,

• Coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans to ensure project outcomes are achieved

• Supporting projects to meet quality standards and project scopes, in line with established agency project management methodology.

• Undertaking research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs, to support informed decision-making and planning.

• Communicating with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees, and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans.

• Sourcing, collating and compiling data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.

  To be successful

You will need strong written and verbal communication skills, a drive to learn and develop professionally, a keen attention to detail, and a passion for cyber security solutions. We are open to candidates who are graduates or in the first few years of their professional career in various professions.

To work with our Australian Federal Government clients, you must be an Australian citizen and hold an AGSVA security clearance (minimum baseline).

Other essential requirements include:

• A strong work ethic, ability to self-manage time to deliver outcomes as part of a dynamic team.

• A professional and polite demeanour, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A drive to learn and develop professionally, including about cyber security or adjacent ICT concepts.

• Being details orientated.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The following experience will be highly regarded:

• A broad understanding of cyber security concepts and/or experience in a similar role.

• Relevant experience managing the implementation of IT projects.

• A broad knowledge of IT technologies and terminology.

• Familiarity with cyber management reporting and metrics.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project system or similar.

• Familiarity of project management framework Prince2 or similar.

• Familiarity with Information Security and Cyber Frameworks and standards.

  Recruitment Process and Screening Questions

On submission of your application, you will be asked to provide a response to our screening questionnaire via an emailed link with questions included such as:

• What level Australian Security Clearance do you hold?

• Are you willing to relocate for this role (if necessary)?

• What's your expected annual base salary?

Other questions may be added as needed, specific to the role under consideration.

As part of the selection process, you may be asked to undertake interviews with the MF & Associates team and our clients to determine suitability. Should we identify more suitable candidates than we currently have open positions, the opportunity to be short-listed for future positions may also be offered.

All applicants will be treated in a fair and equitable manner regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, colour, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity, or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

What you get in return

MF & Associates are committed to providing a high-quality, customised and client-centric experience. We specialise in assisting organisations achieve business outcomes through practical and pragmatic cyber security strategy, architecture, and governance advice, and in navigating complex risk and compliance challenges.

We aim to provide you the opportunity to work on projects to support your development, provide work variety, while offering you greater stability and consistency.

To achieve this, we offer:

• generous salary packages

• growth opportunities and policies that support your work and personal goals

• opportunities for a variety of work, with the option for exposure to multiple clients

• support and mentoring from a dynamic, high-quality team of experts

• professional development, education, and training

• a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

  About us

MF & Associates is an Australian owned consulting firm that specialises in cyber security and management consulting. The organisation prides itself on being a safe, inclusive and kind workplace that does good work that matters.

Our team have extensive experience in public and private security sector and are passionate about supporting people at all stages of their career – whether that be a person just starting out or someone looking for a mid-career change. The team includes several former executives, as well as the former AISA Cyber Security Professional of the Year and winner of the Women in ICT Defying Gravity Award. 

We believe in our people, and we believe in the work our clients do.