Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

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Job summary

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport is seeking a Clerk Grade 9/10 Cyber Security professional in Sydney CBD. The role delivers specialist advisory, risk management, governance, and assurance services to mitigate cyber risks and ensure compliance with legislative and policy obligations.

You will support incident response, threat and vulnerability management, security administration and risk reporting, engaging internal stakeholders and portfolio agencies to

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Australian cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks (ISM, Essential Eight, PSPF, NIST CSF)
• Experience in security operations and incident response
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive mindset with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of cyber security strategy, operating model, policies and frameworks.
• Perform cyber security risk assessments across projects, products, suppliers, systems and initiatives with clear risk reduction recommendations.
• Provide expert cyber security advice to business stakeholders, project teams and agencies throughout the lifecycle.
• Support management of security incidents, investigations and major cyber events, including coordination and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor emerging threats and industry trends and assess their impact on the Department and agencies.
• Develop executive, operational and compliance reporting for governance forums.

Skills

Cyber security operations

Incident response

Governance & risk

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join Cyber Security Program and Engagement team, a division of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• This is a Clerk Grade 9/10 role with a salary range of $133,348 - $146,945 per annum plus superannuation plus leave loading
• Full-time ongoing role based in Sydney CBD, hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About The Role

Provide specialist cyber security advisory, risk management, governance, assurance and operational security services to support the Department and portfolio agencies mitigate cyber risks and achieve compliance with legislative, regulatory and policy obligations.

The role is responsible for cyber security operations and reporting, supporting incident response, threat and vulnerability management, security administration and compliance and providing trusted advice to stakeholders to strengthen the cyber resilience of the Department and its portfolio.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the Department's cyber security strategy, operating model, policies, standards, procedures and frameworks.
• Perform cyber security risk assessments across projects, products, suppliers, systems and business initiatives, providing clear recommendations to reduce risk and improve security posture.
• Provide expert cyber security advice to business stakeholders, project teams, technology teams and portfolio agencies throughout the project and service lifecycle.
• Support the management of security incidents, investigations and major cyber events, including coordination of responses, stakeholder engagement and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and industry trends and assess their potential impact on the Department and portfolio agencies.
• Develop executive, operational and compliance reporting to support informed decision-making by senior leadership and governance forums.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, portfolio agencies, technology partners, vendors and government cyber security bodies.
• Contribute to procurement and vendor assurance activities, including security assessments, control reviews and contract requirements.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes, registers, reporting and assurance activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of cyber security awareness, education and engagement initiatives across the Department and portfolio agencies.
• Mentor and support junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the cyber security function.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with excellent interpersonal skills. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate proactivity and a solid work ethic, take ownership of your work, and be able to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of Australian cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks, such as the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), Essential Eight, Protective Security Policy Farmwork (PSPF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in security operations, with hands‑on experience using security tools considered highly desirable.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A professional approach to stakeholder engagement, with proven experience building relationships and influencing outcomes across teams.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to manage expectations both upwards and across peers while taking ownership of outcomes.
• Self‑motivation and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and business needs.

Closing Date

Thursday 8th October 2026 (11:59pm)

Contact

For enquiries relating to the role please contact Sharon Lee, Associate Director Cyber Security Program and Engagement - [e-mail]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process or to discuss reasonable adjustments please contact Talent Partner – James Changkaeomanee - [e-mail]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night‑time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night‑time economies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• Activate our night‑time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact James Changkaeomanee at [e-mail] or 9228 3637.

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.