Lead Security Tester

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Opportunity to purchase leave

Annual leave loading

Corporate wellbeing programs (seminars

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging: superannuation or a

Novated vehicle lease

Public transport convenient location

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

The NSW Police Force in Sydney is seeking a Lead Security Tester to join the Cyber Defence Centre. You will lead and execute advanced security testing across policing systems and infrastructure to safeguard information and networks.

This role offers exposure to next‑generation policing technology, collaboration with a growing team, and opportunities to shape testing approaches based on real‑world attack insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute advanced security testing initiatives across NSWPF systems and infrastructure.
• Shape testing approaches and translate attack insights into controlled tests.
• Collaborate with the Cyber Defence Centre to strengthen NSW Police Force networks and information security.

Job description

• $182,217 pa. Package includes salary from $154,231 to $160,771, plus employer's contribution to superannuation of 12% and annual leave loading.

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 Lead Security Tester to be part of our Cyber Security, Threat & Vulnerability, Technology & Communication Services Command team. The Lead Security Tester leads and executes advanced security testing initiatives to safeguard the NSWPF's information and communication systems against potential threats and vulnerabilities.

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 security testing across diverse policing systems and infrastructure, shape testing approaches, and turn real‑world attack insights into controlled testing that strengthen NSW Police Force systems and community safety.

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; and
• in-house gym facilities.

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
• For Technical assistance please contact: [e-mail] (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)
• Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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.