Our client is a high‑profile Australian Government organisation operating within the national security space. They play a critical role in protecting Australia from evolving cyber threats and contribute directly to safeguarding national interests through cyber security capability, intelligence and resilience.
Working within this environment provides the opportunity to make a tangible impact at a national level while collaborating with highly skilled technical specialists on complex, mission‑focused outcomes.
About the Role
The Lead Cyber Security Content Designer will be responsible for designing, refreshing and delivering high‑quality cyber security training content tailored to a broad range of user groups with varying technical capability.
This role combines hands‑on technical cyber security expertise with strong instructional design and stakeholder engagement skills. You will ensure training content aligns with organisational strategy, complies with information security standards, and effectively improves cyber awareness and capability across the workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
- Refreshing and maintaining hands‑on cyber security training courseware for targeted audiences
- Designing and delivering technical cyber security training, including face‑to‑face and online learning materials
- Translating complex cyber security concepts into clear, engaging and practical content
- Developing online learning resources, refresher videos and publicly available training material
- Ensuring all content complies with the Information Security Manual and internal security requirements
- Contributing to the continual improvement of cyber security education and capability uplift initiatives
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong blend of technical cyber security knowledge, content design expertise and communication skills.
Essential requirements include:
- Proven ability to communicate cyber security concepts to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge
- Demonstrated experience developing and/or delivering hands‑on cyber security training, including areas such as hacking methodologies, security technologies and log analysis
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear business language
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus 2x 12 month extensions
Experience Level: Senior – EL1 Equivalent
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 14 May 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
