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The Opportunity
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment? As part of the team, you will help us maximise our capability to continue to deliver our vision: Happy, healthy kids!
We have an exciting new opportunity as a member of the ICT team, reporting to the Team Lead, Infrastructure Services where you will play a crucial role in identifying, designing, and maintaining the robust security posture of our systems across on premise and cloud environments. This is a key role in a high-performing team which is transforming the way that IT supports researchers and creates capabilities to support collaboration and new ways of work.
You will take a customer first approach and work closely with other members of the team to implement comprehensive network and security controls. This includes reviewing and identifying risk, gap analysis, controls selection, design and implementation of selected controls.
Joining The Kids as a Cyber Security Engineer will include, but not be limited to:
Based at our modern office in Nedlands, this position will be offered on a permanent, full-time basis.
About You
This position would suit someone who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science or a related field and has previous experience in a similar role.
Additionally, the key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:
At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:
How to apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact recruitment@thekids.org.au.
Contact Name: Justin Farr
Contact Email: justin.farr@thekids.org.au
Closing Date: Applications are open between 11th June 2026 to 9th July 2026 at 11:59pm (28-day period).
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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