Cyber Engagement Partner

NSW Public Service Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking a Cyber Engagement Partner to bridge business units and cyber security, shaping roadmaps and aligning security with strategic priorities.

You will assess threats, manage risk, and embed secure-by-design principles across initiatives, while strengthening governance and reporting in a multi-vendor environment.

The role requires credible advisory skills and the ability to translate technical risks into business insights for senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cyber risk governance across large organisations.
• Ability to translate complex cyber risks into business insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across senior management and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as interface between business units and Cyber Security, advising on cyber risk, controls and mitigation.
• Shape and deliver cyber security roadmaps using frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001/2.
• Assess threats, manage risk and embed secure-by-design across initiatives.
• Strengthen governance, reporting and visibility of emerging risks in a multi-vendor environment.

Skills

Cyber risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Secure-by-design

NIST

ISO 27001

Job description

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Cyber Engagement Partner

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 106850

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: An attractive remuneration package

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.

You’re passionate about building high-performance technology solutions. From collaborating across disciplines to creating refined experiences, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technological landscape and driving digital transformation.

In this role, you'll:

Operate as a key interface between business units and the Cyber Security team, providing expert advice on cyber risk, controls, and mitigation strategies. You’ll build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to align cyber security requirements with operational and strategic priorities.

You will shape and deliver cyber security roadmaps, applying frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001/2 to support risk-informed decision‑making. The role will see you assess threats, manage risk, and embed secure-by-design principles across business initiatives.

You will also strengthen governance and reporting, provide visibility of emerging risks, and support the resolution of security issues in a complex, multi‑vendor environment.This includes integrating cyber services into business‑aligned solutions and enabling secure innovation across the organisation.

You are a technically credible cyber security professional with strong stakeholder engagement and advisory capability. You can translate complex cyber risks and technical concepts into clear, business-focused insights.

You bring experience in cyber risk management, governance, and enterprise frameworks, with a solid understanding of the 3 lines of defense. You are confident working across large, federated and multi‑vendor environments.

You are recognised as a trusted advisor who can influence senior stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and deliver practical, value‑driven cyber security outcomes in a fast‑changing threat landscape.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers .

Applications close 11:59 PM Wednesday, 16 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Transport acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the country on which we work, their traditions, culture and a shared history and identity. We also pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the continued connection to country.