Flexible Cyber Security Lead: Strategy, Risk & Resilience

Careers at Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime

12% superannuation

Leave entitlements

Training opportunities

Fitness Passport

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council seeks a Cyber Security Coordinator to protect systems, networks and data. You will lead the Cyber Security Strategy, oversee defense technologies and coordinate incident response across the Council.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on security operations. You will foster security awareness, support disaster recovery and work with executives to embed security into technology projects and business changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Council’s Cyber Security Strategy and Cyber Security Framework.
• Assess vulnerabilities and conduct risk assessments; develop mitigation plans.
• Oversee security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems and antivirus software.
• Manage cyber incidents, coordinate response activities and report risks to management.
• Deliver security awareness and training programs for employees, contractors and partners.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning; work with stakeholders on new technologies.
• Collaborate with business units, executives and IT to embed security into projects and changes.

Job description

Blacktown City Council seeks a Cyber Security Coordinator to protect systems, networks and data. You will lead the Cyber Security Strategy, oversee defense technologies and coordinate incident response across the Council.

The role blends strategic planning with hands-on security operations. You will foster security awareness, support disaster recovery and work with executives to embed security into technology projects and business changes.