Cyber Risk

Cyber Risk & Compliance Officer Grade: 5/6 Salary range: $99,938 - $110,271 + super Duration: Ongoing Location: Hybrid. Two days a week working from the Sydney McKell office on Tuesdays & Thursdays Join us to drive cyber resilience across NSW Telco Authority and shape a secure future for critical communications. We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative, and values-driven professional Cyber Risk & Compliance Officer to play a key role in supporting the Cyber Security Governance & Assessment team. You will contribute to the delivery of cyber security governance, audits, and risk management, helping to identify and resolve cyber risks across the organisation. About the team The role sits within the Cyber Security Governance and Assessment Team in the Cyber Security, Digital, Technology and Innovation business unit of NSW Telco Authority. You will be joining a friendly, fast-paced, dynamic and diverse team who is passionate about keeping people and places safe. The Spatial Data & Insights team provide authoritative spatial data, analysis, and visualisation to inform strategic decisions across NSW Telco Authority and its partners. Our work underpins projects that enhance network resilience and emergency response capabilities. We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone. Your responsibilities will include Identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks, while maintaining risk registers in line with the DCS Risk Management Framework Building and managing stakeholder relationships to support risk assessments and continuity planning Conducting vendor risk audits and monitoring compliance with cyber security contractual obligations Reviewing and enhancing cyber security controls aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISM, SOCI, Essential Eight, and PSPF Coordinating annual ISMS policy reviews, identifying gaps from updated standards, and supporting remediation planning Assisting with internal and external audits and maintaining documentation for audit readiness and compliance tracking Driving continuous improvement of governance and assurance programs while promoting a ‘Cyber Security First’ culture Delivering awareness initiatives, providing expert guidance, and supporting implementation of cyber security policies and standards. For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate Essential Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and retain minimum Baseline Security clearance within six months to work with sensitive government and critical communications information Relevant Experience: You will have previous experience in cyber security, risk management, or governance within a complex organisation or public sector environment, managing activities such as policy reviews, control assessments, and audit preparation Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: You will have the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks across diverse business units Working Knowledge of Cyber Security Frameworks and Standards: These include ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISM, SOCI, Essential Eight, and PSPF Excellent Communication: You will have strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs, vendors, and internal teams Strong Attention to Detail: You will demonstrate high documentation discipline, particularly in managing evidence collection, compliance reporting, and audit readiness A Proactive and Inclusive Mindset: Demonstrating a commitment to fostering a ‘Cyber Security First’ culture and promoting awareness across the organisation Integrity and Professionalism: You have a strong sense of accountability and commitment to public sector values About NSW Telco Authority NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) operates and manages the Public Safety Network to deliver radio communications for frontline responders. We work with emergency services and telecommunications carriers to protect communications assets during emergencies and natural disasters. NSWTA is a delivery agency with responsibility for over $1.5 billion in key NSW Government projects that connect communities and support emergency services. We lead and coordinate whole-of-government connectivity strategy to bridge the digital divide and help keep people and places safe. NSWTA operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service. We promote flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements. We’re proud of our customer-centric, people-first culture and it is key to the success of our fast-moving, high-performance organisation, where our people and partners live and breathe our values of Integrity, Trust, Service and Accountability. We understand the importance of continuing to learn and grow in your career and provide a range of training and development opportunities to keep upskilling and nurturing our people. We’re also committed to creating opportunities for job mobility and new experiences within our organisation or the wider public sector. Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $99,938 base plus superannuation For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Jessica Taylor via 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: 9:59am Monday 15th December 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 or . For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process #J-18808-Ljbffr