Senior Delivery Lead

Nsw Department Of Customer Service; Sydney; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Hays is seeking a Project Delivery Lead to drive an Essential Eight cyber security uplift within a regulated infrastructure context. You will mobilise programs, develop business cases and oversee delivery from mobilisation through to BAU transition in a complex environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, managing multiple workstreams and ensuring strong governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Essential Eight maturity uplift program delivery experience.
• Security compliance or cyber resilience initiatives.
• Experience in critical infrastructure environments (govt/telecom/utilities).
• Familiarity with SOCI/ISM or equivalent regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading program mobilisation and delivery planning.
• Developing business cases, funding submissions and delivery options.
• Managing integrated schedules, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Overseeing budgets, forecasts and change control processes.
• Driving governance, reporting and executive communications.
• Coordinating internal teams, vendors and delivery partners.
• Maintaining delivery discipline across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Supporting senior leadership and governance forums with clear reporting.

Skills

Essential Eight uplift

Cyber security program delivery

Business case development

Stakeholder & vendor management

Governance & regulatory compliance

Job description

Project Delivery Lead

Sydney Hays

Job Description

• Project Delivery Lead | Cyber Security Uplift Program
• Duration: Contract until June 2027 + Extensions
• Location: Sydney or Melbourne preferred
• Rate: $1,000 + Super daily
• Immediate start required.

A major organisation operating within a highly regulated and critical infrastructure environment is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Lead to drive a significant Essential 8 cyber security uplift program.

Importantly, this role will be responsible for taking a complex portfolio of security initiatives from mobilisation and business case development through to implementation, governance, operational readiness and transition into BAU.

This is an opportunity for a hands‑on, delivery‑focused senior project/program leader who is comfortable operating in complex environments and able to start making an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Leading program mobilisation and delivery planning
• Developing business cases, funding submissions and delivery options
• Managing integrated schedules, milestones, risks and dependencies
• Overseeing budgets, forecasts and change control processes
• Driving governance, reporting and executive communications
• Coordinating internal teams, vendors and delivery partners
• Maintaining delivery discipline across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Supporting senior leadership and governance forums with clear, concise reporting

About You

• Hands‑on experience driving Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 uplift programs within complex enterprise‑critical infrastructure environments.
• Mobilised large cyber security programs from the ground up
• Developed and secured approval for significant business cases or investment initiatives
• Led delivery through implementation and operational transition
• Managed multiple workstreams, stakeholders and delivery partners
• Operated within strong governance and regulatory environments

Requirements

• Essential Eight maturity uplift program delivery experience
• Security compliance or cyber resilience initiatives
• Critical infrastructure, telecommunications, utilities, transport or government environments
• Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI), ISM or equivalent regulatory frameworks
• Vendor and commercial management experience
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile or related certifications

What's Important

The successful candidate will be a self‑starter who can quickly establish credibility, operate autonomously and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong cyber security delivery experience and a track record of leading complex uplift programs from inception through to successful completion.

Next Steps

Interested candidates may apply directly with us or contact us for a confidential discussion.