Principal Cyber Security Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36.25 hour week

Salary packaging

Employer super 12.75%

Flexible working hours

Study leave

Job summary

Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Officer to lead specialist assurance and advisory services across the organisation, strengthening the security, resilience and integrity of systems that support access to justice.

Reporting to the Cyber Security Manager, you will translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences, work with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen security capability, support compliance obligations and enable secure business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise cyber security operations, including threat hunting, detection engineering and incident response.
• Experience with security assurance, risk assessments, threat modelling and ISMS.
• Ability to apply cyber security frameworks and risk-based approaches for compliance.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical advice for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cyber security assurance and advisory services across the organisation.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen security capability and enable secure business outcomes.
• Support compliance obligations and drive informed decision-making.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Threat hunting

Incident response

ISMS & risk assessments

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Protect what matters! Legal Aid Queensland is seeking a highly capable Principal Cyber Security Officer to join our Cyber Security team and help strengthen the security, resilience and integrity of systems that support access to justice across Queensland.

About Legal Aid Queensland

Legal Aid Queensland's vision is to be a leader in a fair justice system where people are able to understand and protect their legal rights. Our purpose is to provide quality, cost effective legal services to financially disadvantaged people throughout Queensland.

We embrace diversity, flexibility, learning and continuous improvement to deliver quality legal services. The work is challenging but rewarding - and that is why staff wellbeing and work/life balance are a top priority for us.

About The Role

Reporting to the Cyber Security Manager, you will provide specialist cyber security assurance and advisory services across the organisation. You will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to strengthen security capability, support compliance obligations and enable secure business outcomes.

About You

We're seeking a cyber security professional who can combine deep technical expertise with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

You Will Bring Experience In

• Enterprise cyber security operations, including threat hunting, detection engineering and incident response.
• Security assurance, risk assessments, threat modelling and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Applying cyber security frameworks and risk-based approaches to support informed decision-making and compliance.
• Translating complex technical concepts into clear, practical advice for diverse audiences.

Benefits

• A 36.25 hour working week (full time hours)
• Generous salary packaging
• Employer super contributions of 12.75%
• Flexible working hours
• Study leave for approved work-related courses.

Find out more about working in Legal Aid Queensland here: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/About-us/Careers

Occupational group

IT & Telecommunications