• Job Description

  Req#: req42153

  Director Cyber Security Uplift, Advisory & Engagement
  

  • Do you have a passion for cyber security with a vision for enhancing cyber resilience across NSW?
    
  • Ongoing opportunity based in the McKell building, Sydney, with in-office presence required. Flexible working arrangements are available to staff in Digital.NSW.
    
  • Total Remuneration Package from $231,000 per annum including superannuation to commensurate with experience

  About the Role
  As the Director of Cyber Security Uplift, Advisory & Engagement, you will lead the operationalisation of the cyber security ecosystem to ensure the uplift of cyber security across NSW Government. You will manage a team of 40 FTEs, including 5 direct reports, and oversee strategic and operational advisory, awareness, resilience development, strategy, policy, stakeholder engagement, project governance, and infrastructure analysis.

  
  

  What Will a Typical Day Look Like?
  

  • Rotating leadership of the national awareness coordination committee.
    
  • Engaging across all levels of government to address and uplift cyber-related issues.
    
  • Collaborating with cross-jurisdictional counterparts, Commonwealth government, NSW government state-owned entities, and internal teams within Cyber Security NSW & DCS.
    
  • Delivering clear and concise communication to all of government key stakeholders.
    
  • Lead the development and continual uplift against the NSW Cyber Security Policy and assurance program
    
    

  What is the Role Here to Achieve?

  • Ensure the reliable performance and maintenance of current cyber security measures and emerging capabilities.
    
  • Drive the organisation’s transition towards enhanced cyber security capabilities.
    
  • Build strong partnerships with technology leaders and service providers to ensure seamless collaboration and alignment on cyber security performance.
    
  • Support and provide advisory assistance as part of project delivery for cyber maturity against all-of-government risk, investment prioritisation, and procurement.
    
    

  Does This Sound Like You?
  

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an NV2 clearance – Australian citizenship required.
    
  • Extensive experience in managing large cross-functional teams.
    
  • Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or relevant field (Masters ideal but not mandatory) or significant work experience in these fields.
    
  • Proven ability to lead by example, with both hard cyber skills and strong leadership.
    
  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style, considering all team members' thoughts.
    
  • Ability to work with diverse skill sets within the team and execute effectively.
    
  • Strong communication skills to articulate cyber security to a diverse range of stakeholders.
    
  • Ability to act as a delegate for the Chief Cyber Security Officer as required.
    
  • Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

  Interested?
  Your application should include an up-to-date CV and a Cover Letter which clearly details your relevant skills and experience to this position. Please attach the Cover Letter to the same document as your Resume/CV.

  About Cyber Security NSW Branch
  The Cyber Security NSW is a whole-of-government function located within Digital.NSW in the Department of Customer Service. We are responsible for ensuring a cyber safe NSW. The protection of our systems and digital information is vital because of the many essential services NSW Government provides including health, emergency services, and transport. Furthermore, the exciting digital transformation being undertaken across NSW Government requires similarly enhanced cyber security capabilities.
  

  At the centre of this exciting and growing cyber capability, Cyber Security NSW is working across NSW Government to:
  

  • Create a whole-of-government integrated approach to managing cyber risk and responding to cyber security threats.
    
  • Increase cyber skills and awareness.
    
  • Understand the risks from cyber threats to our digital information and systems.
    
  • Set cyber security standards.
    
  • Ensure we are prepared if a damaging cyber incident occurs.

  
  

  Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Caitlin Birrell via caitlin.birrell@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

  Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

  Closing Date: Saturday 24 May 2025 at 9:59am

  Careers at Department of Customer Service
  A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
  

  Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
  
  The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
  
  You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
  
  We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact caitlin.birrell@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.

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• About the company

  The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of New South Wales.

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