IT Governance & Cybersecurity Specialist

Taronga Zoo; Sydney; Hybride; AUD 128 000 - 156 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hybrid working

Zoo passes for family & friends

Discounts on stays at Taronga

Employee benefits

Résumé du poste

Taronga Zoo Sydney is seeking an experienced IT Governance and Cyber Security Specialist to join the Information Technology team. You will own day-to-day governance, risk, compliance and cyber security activities across platforms, coordinating stakeholders and driving actions through to closure.

Reporting to the Director of IT, the role delivers governance, risk, controls, audit and resilience activities, including ITDR and BCP, with emphasis on escalation of blockers and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in ICT or equivalent practical experience in IT governance, risk, compliance or cyber security.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to drive actions across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of Windows, networking, firewalls, cloud, SIEM, DLP and CASB.
• Hands-on experience in system administration, vulnerability management, Red Team exercises, digital forensics, or penetration testing.
• Experience supporting or leading PCI, cyber security or financial audits.
• Practical knowledge of the Essential Eight, including maturity assessment, evidence, and remediation.
• A current NSW driver licence, including the ability to drive a manual vehicle, or an equivalent licence that can be formally recognised.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsabilités

• Use UpGuard and Zscaler to monitor security posture, coordinate remediation and oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Lead vulnerability management, compliance monitoring and change-control assurance, including penetration testing, Red Team exercises, and forensic investigations.
• Own the Cyber Assurance Framework, integrating IT risks and controls and keeping evidence, owners and actions current.
• Provide regular governance, risk, cyber security and compliance reporting, highlighting trends, exceptions, and overdue actions.
• Maintain the IT policy register and coordinate scheduled policy reviews and updates with document owners.
• Lead IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including plans, exercises and improvement actions.
• Own assigned governance and cyber security deliverables, escalate blockers early and meet agreed deadlines and standards.
• Lead the IT audit program, including responses, evidence collection, stakeholder coordination, management responses, and remediation tracking.

Connaissances

Clear communication skills

Windows

Networking

Firewalls

Cloud

SIEM

DLP

CASB

System administration

Vulnerability management

Red Team exercises

Digital forensics

Penetration testing

PCI audits

Formation

Tertiary ICT qualification

Description du poste

IT Governance & Cybersecurity Specialist

At Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, we lead conservation efforts in the field and participate in regional and global conservation breeding programs to establish insurance populations for species threatened in the wild. We also operate two wildlife hospitals that treat and rehabilitate injured native wildlife, as well as providing best practice health care for the animals at our Zoos.

Taronga has a deep commitment to conservation science. In Australia and internationally, we work with universities, governments and conservation partners to respond to challenges impacting wildlife and people. We also have a proud tradition of delivering conservation education programs that increase knowledge and awareness and inspire students to become global leaders in conservation. Taronga receives support from the NSW Government and the Taronga Foundation. Established in 2000, the Taronga Foundation raises funds for conservation, education programs and wildlife in our care.

• Based at Taronga Zoo Sydney
• Temporary, full-time position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 8 — annual package $142,243 (base salary $125,500 plus superannuation and leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is seeking an experienced, hands‑on IT Governance and Cyber Security Specialist to join the Information Technology team.

You will take ownership of day‑to‑day governance, risk, compliance and cyber security activities, work directly in key platforms, coordinate stakeholders and drive actions through to closure.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of IT, this hands‑on role delivers Taronga's IT governance, cyber security risk, controls, compliance, audit and resilience activities.

Key accountabilities

• Use UpGuard and Zscaler to monitor security posture, coordinate remediation and oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Lead vulnerability management, compliance monitoring and change‑control assurance, including penetration testing, Red Team exercises, and forensic investigations.
• Own the Cyber Assurance Framework, integrating IT risks and controls and keeping evidence, owners and actions current.
• Provide regular governance, risk, cyber security and compliance reporting, highlighting trends, exceptions, and overdue actions.
• Maintain the IT policy register and coordinate scheduled policy reviews and updates with document owners.
• Lead IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including plans, exercises and improvement actions.
• Own assigned governance and cyber security deliverables, **escalate blockers** early and meet agreed deadlines and standards.
• Lead the IT audit program, including responses, evidence collection, stakeholder coordination, management responses, and remediation tracking.

About you

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in ICT or equivalent practical experience in IT governance, risk, compliance or cyber security.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to drive actions across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of Windows, networking, firewalls, cloud, SIEM, DLP and CASB.
• Hands‑on experience in system administration, vulnerability management, Red Team exercises, digital forensics, or penetration testing.
• Experience supporting or leading PCI, cyber security or financial audits.
• Practical knowledge of the Essential Eight, including maturity assessment, evidence, and remediation.
• A current NSW driver licence, including the ability to drive a manual vehicle, or an equivalent licence that can be formally recognised.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check.

Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Complimentary family and friends' pass to Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
• Discounts on award‑winning accommodation at both sites.
• Discounted food and beverages across both sites.
• Fitness Passport.
• Additional employee benefits.

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity across gender, age, culture, religion, language and personal circumstances.

We welcome the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.

We offer:

Together, we take on meaningful projects and work towards our shared vision of a better and wilder future. It's all about the mini moments that contribute to our mighty mission and shape our collective success.