You. At the centre of big ideas.

Are you looking for a role where you can lead a small team to manage and monitor cyber security activities? If so, this role is for you!

Are you interested in effectively addressing constantly changing cyber security threats and vulnerabilities?

Ongoing, full time opportunity within the Digital and Information team

Based in Martin Place (Sydney CBD) with flexible work arrangements supported

Package includes base salary ($131,094 - $151,609) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the Role

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director, Cyber Security Operations to join our high performing and collaborative team on an ongoing basis.

Reporting into the Chief Information Security Officer, the Associate Director, Cyber Security Operations will provide direction and support to a team responsible for the day-to-day management, monitoring and reporting of Cyber Security activities for DPC, Ministerial staff and the cluster.

You will be involved in:

Leading the implementation and monitoring of DPC cyber security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Managing the security monitoring of DPC IT infrastructure and systems; including conducting audits, reviews, and assessments, and managing relevant remediation processes, to ensure that cyber risks are identified and appropriate treatment plans are implemented.

Managing and coordinating the response to cyber security incidents and relevant operational changes to ensure that constantly changing cyber security threats and vulnerabilities are effectively addressed.

To learn more about the role please review the

You. Our Ideal Candidate

Will have demonstrated experience in IT information security.

Will have relevant tertiary qualifications in information management or equivalent knowledge and substantial experience in the IT industry.

Will be required to obtain and maintain a baseline .

Will operate with a high level of authority in respect to exercising professional judgement on a range of issues.

Will have well developed organisation skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure, high volume environment with tight deadlines.

Will have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames.

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to contribute to driving big ideas at the heart of government, then we look forward to receiving your application or discussing the role further.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an online application. This must include:

an up-to-date resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)

a cover letter (maximum two pages) including your response to the two targeted questions:

Targeted Questions:

Without revealing confidential information, describe your role in managing a cyber security incident. How did you make a difference to the outcome?

Describe a time when you have either managed or been involved in a challenging Cyber Security project. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($131,094 - $151,609) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26 April 2022 (11:59 PM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact Adam Smith on 0430 390 800 or email

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at or 1800 562 679.

Please note: a Secretary direction in accordance with has been made which applies to this role. The successful applicant will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical contraindication.

Why work for DPC?

Our purpose is to drive big ideas at the heart of government.

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is the lead central agency in the NSW Government.

We support the Premier, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. We also lead policy development, provide innovative ideas and support Government plans and projects.

Our people undertake challenging, innovative and rewarding work, across metropolitan and regional locations, to deliver better outcomes for the communities of NSW. In achieving this, we are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible and encourage conversations on flexibility on an “if not, why not” basis, including work location. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

To learn more about the Department please visit .

Our Commitment

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in regional locations.