At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. 

It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here. 

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
• Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
• You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students

The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us.

YOUR ROLE

The Security Controls and Assurance Analyst works with the Security team to support the timely and effective delivery of security services to MACS offices and schools. The role supports the analysis and communication of security information, contributes to compliance and assurance activities, and assists in the identification and management of security risks.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support risk assessments and ongoing assurance of security controls and assist in identifying potential compliance gaps.
• Conduct vendor and third-party security assessments, including questionnaires, evidence reviews and risk follow-ups.
• Identify gaps and document security risks in a clear, practical and business-friendly manner.
• Assist with technology and security risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Participate in assurance activities to assess compliance with relevant regulations, policies and standards.
• Assist with the development, tracking and monitoring of risk mitigation and remediation activities.
• Assist in incident response activities and investigations related to security incidents or policy breaches.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience or strong exposure to information security, IT risk, assurance or governance activities with a focus on problem resolution.
• Experience assisting with or conducting vendor/third-party security assessments (TPRM).
• Understanding of security risk assessment concepts and ability to document risks clearly.
• Understanding of concepts and security controls related to data protection, data leakage, identity and access control, and privacy risks.
• Ability to analyze technical information and translate into clear, well-structured reports.
• Experience collecting, maintaining or reporting on security metrics or assurance data.

HOW TO APPLY

Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.

Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email ***********@macs.vic.edu.au

You will need to provide:

1.  An up to-date Resume and

2.  A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages

Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.

Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this.

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday 3 July 2026