Senior Cybersecurity Incidents Officer

E-Health NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 124,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

eHealth NSW is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Incident Officer to lead cyber incident response and forensics across NSW Health. You will coordinate incident management, apply security analytics, and oversee complex projects, engaging senior stakeholders to drive secure ICT implementations.

The role offers hybrid work flexibility with Chatswood location, temporary full-time status until 30 June 2027, and a pathway to renewal as the program evolves.

Qualifications

• Extensive cyber incident response experience in a large, complex environment.
• Strong Essential Eight experience and contemporary cyber security frameworks.
• Hands-on mastery of security tooling (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, forensics).
• Proven leadership in coordinating complex cyber incidents and delivering clear reporting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver cyber incident response and forensics across NSW Health.
• Apply cyber security analytical tools, methods and procedures.
• Manage planning, reporting and risk management for cyber incidents.
• Lead critical projects in a high-volume, demanding environment.
• Engage senior stakeholders and coordinate teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Cyber incident response

Forensics

Security leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Forensics tools

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Incident Officer (Health Manager Level 3)

Lead cyber incident response and forensics that protect critical health services and patient data across NSW – with hybrid flexibility and meaningful statewide impact.

Temporary Full Time Exempt up till 30 JUN 2027, with the expectation to renew for the duration of the program.

Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance | Chatswood

Attractive salary, from $137,525 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 16 November 2026

Your work matters at eHealth NSW

As the digital centre of excellence for NSW Health, we design and deliver secure, scalable technology that supports patient care across the state, helping clinicians provide better healthcare, now and into the future.

Join eHealth NSW to create real-world impact, drive meaningful outcomes and support the health of millions every day. Learn more about

us at eHealth NSW

eHealth NSW is leading the implementation of a multi-year Cyber Security Uplift program across NSW Health. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance cyber resilience across the state's health system. We are working with Local Health Districts, Pillars, and Agencies to improve how we detect and respond to risks and to make sure everyone follows consistent security standards. By investing in modern technologies, governance frameworks, and workforce capability, NSW Health is proactively addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape to safeguard critical health services and patient data.

About the Opportunity

As Senior Cyber Security Incident Officer at eHealth NSW, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering cyber incident response and forensics to ensure the safe and secure implementation of ICT projects across NSW Health.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high impact cyber security initiatives, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to manage complex incidents and enhance the organisation’s security posture.

In this role, you will:

Coordinate and deliver cyber incident response and forensics across NSW Health.

Apply cyber security analytical tools, methods, and procedures in practice.

Manage and oversee complex aspects of cyber incident management including planning, reporting, and risk management.

Analyse and interpret complex information to develop innovative solutions.

Lead and manage critical projects in a high-volume, demanding environment.

Engage and influence senior stakeholders and coordinate teams to resolve issues and achieve outcomes.

About You

Extensive cyber incident response experience in a large, complex environment, or equivalent ICT/security qualifications applied in practice

Strong Essential Eight experience and contemporary cyber security frameworks

Hands‑on mastery of security tooling including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, forensics, log and network traffic analysis, IOCs, scripting and vulnerability management

Proven leadership of complex cyber incidents, coordinating resources, managing risks and delivering clear reporting

Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes in high‑pressure environments

What’s in it for You?

are designed to provide you with the flexibility, growth and support when you need it.

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Check out our diversity and inclusion commitment

To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).

For this role 'Exempt' is refers to a fixed term contract of more than 13 weeks.

If you currently reside outside NSW, please indicate in your application whether you are willing to relocate if successful