Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Senior Cyber Security Advisor

• Temporary up to 12-months
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - $129,464 to $142,665 base salary per annum + superannuation and annual leave loading
• Sydney CBD location - hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required.
  

About the team
The Strategy, Policy and Government Relations (SPGR) team, part of the Uplift, Advisory & Engagement directorate, provides high‑quality cyber policy and governance support across NSW Government. SPGR helps shape key strategic initiatives such as the NSW Cyber Security Strategy, delivers timely and practical advice to ministers and senior leaders, and supports NSW’s engagement in national cyber security forums.

About the role
Cyber Security NSW is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Advisor to join the Strategy, Policy and Government Relations team in Sydney.

We’re looking for candidates with strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in policy development and coordination.

While cyber security experience is strongly preferred, we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a genuine interest in this fast-evolving field.

Key Responsibilities

•  Policy and governance: responsible for developing and assessing cyber security policies and frameworks. You’re a policy champion who can navigate complex processes, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive work through to timely, outcomes-focused delivery.
•  Research and analysis: staying abreast of emerging issues, risks and opportunities impacting cyber security in NSW government and nationally, while providing timely and relevant advice on emerging topics or issues. You will apply critical thinking to strengthen organisational resilience to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
•  Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and advisory support: influence and coordinate working groups, engage stakeholders, and provide clear cyber security advice and guidance. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to effectively manage and engage with a variety of stakeholders, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•  Monitoring, evaluation and reporting: track the effectiveness of policies, strategies and initiatives. You will identify issues, recommend improvements and produce high-quality written outputs to achieve outcomes.
•  Project and priority management: effectively working on simultaneous projects within defined timeframes and in an environment of conflicting and changing priorities, ensuring support whilst delivering against agreed activities and objectives.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• The ability to develop, review and implement policies, standards and frameworks while navigating complex governance environments.
• Strong analytical skills to assess emerging trends, risks and opportunities, providing clear insights and informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders and offer clear, practical advice.
• The capability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policies or initiatives, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
• High‑quality written communication, including the ability to produce reports, briefings and documentation that support decision‑making.
• Effective project and priority management, delivering quality outcomes while managing multiple tasks in dynamic environments.
  

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application with:

• A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
• A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert.

Submissions that have not followed the above or that are submitted via email will not be considered.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Dimithri Liyanage, via Dimithri.Liyanage@cyber.nsw.gov.au.

Why join us?

• Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements.
• Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.
• Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more.
• Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer’s leave, and long service leave.

About Cyber Security NSW 

Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.

 Cyber Security NSW is an all-of-government function located within Digital NSW in the Department of Customer Service. Learn more about Our Vision and Cyber Security NSW.

ID Support NSW is a nation-leading business unit in Cyber Security NSW that deliver public-facing advisory services dedicated to assisting victims of identity theft and crime and supports the NSW Governments data breach response. With recent data breaches and increasing fraud, identity resilience is key to preventing misuse. Learn more about ID Support NSW and help shape how identities are protected and remediated in NSW.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $129,464 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amy Vierboom via amy.vierboom@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: Friday 10th April @10.59am

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.

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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.

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