Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Leave purchase option

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging via superannuation

Novated vehicle lease

Public transport access

Job summary

NSW Police Force is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to drive the CTI program within the Cyber Defence Centre. The role focuses on producing timely, actionable intelligence on emerging threats across technologies, and translating it into insights for CSOC, CISO, and stakeholders.

You will lead collaboration with state and federal agencies, mature the CTI capability, and work with innovative tools and frameworks such as STIX to strengthen cyber resilience for NSW Police.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cyber threat intelligence initiatives.
• Ability to translate intelligence into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CTI frameworks and cyber threat landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mature the CTI capability for NSW Police Force.
• Produce timely threat intelligence on emerging threats.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies for information sharing.
• Translate intelligence into insights for CSOC, CISO and other teams.

Skills

Cyber security

Threat intelligence

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration with agencies

Tools

STIX

Threat intel platforms

Job description

• Ongoing, Full-Time
• Sydney Olympic Park

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to be part of our Cyber Security, Technology & Communication Services Command. The role plays a key part in in strengthening the organisation’s cyber resilience by contributing to the development and delivery of timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence on emerging cyber threats.

Working in the Cyber Defence Centre as part of the Technology & Communication Services Command of NSW Police offers the chance to contribute to one of the largest police forces in the western world while shaping cutting-edge capabilities that directly enhance community safety and modern policing. It also provides exposure to rapidly evolving cyber environments, next-generation policing systems, and a growing, well-resourced team committed to combating emerging digital threats.

In this role you will lead and continually mature the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) capability of the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF), helping to shape the direction of the program. You will work to produce threat intelligence focusing on serious threats to the organisation, its technologies, and its people, utilising industry leading technologies and platforms during the process.

As the Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead, you will research emerging and established techniques across a range of new and old technologies spanning the OSI model. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with state and federal agencies, conduct intelligence sharing and contribute to such communities.

We're looking for someone who finds new adversary techniques interesting, exciting and can thrive in the fast-paced world of CTI. Importantly, you'll be able to translate intelligence into meaningful insights that support stakeholders across the organisation, from the CSOC to the CISO. If you have interest in security research, intelligence production and frameworks such as STIX, we’d love to hear from you.

If you're excited about this role, please apply. We value potential and diverse experiences, so you don't need to satisfy every requirement for us to consider your application.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant is required to obtain and maintain a NV2 (Negative Vetting) clearance.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [e-mail]
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For more information on applying for roles with the NSW Police Force click here

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Location

Sydney Region-Sydney - Greater West

Work Type

Full-time

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Base salary ranges from $154,231 to $160,771 plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

Closing Date

27-Sep-2026, 1:59:00 PM

Job Category

Information and communications technology

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.