Manager Cyber Security, Clerk Grade 9/10, Wollongong

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Full time ongoing role
• Location: Wollongong location; Sydney or other regional locations may be considered with flexibility to hybrid working arrangements 
• Salary: Maximum TRP $143,223 (Salary range $116,211 – $128,061). Total remuneration package includes salary plus employer's 11% contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to join the Business Systems Team. The role is responsible for leading the development, implementation and maintenance of the cyber security frameworks, policies, and guidelines.

The role manages the operational cyber security services (BAU) and security systems management to ensure authorised users can readily access information and that the information is protected.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response.

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is an emergency and rescue service made up almost entirely of volunteers and supported by a small staff contingent. NSW SES is a key influencer of other emergency service agencies and works closely with these partners to modernise and grow volunteering to save lives and protect communities

While major responsibilities are for flood, storm operations and tsunamis, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of the state. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural), other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats, Urban Search and Rescue and Community First Response.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have extensive experience developing and maintaining cyber security solutions to assist the business in meeting their business objectives. 

Essential Requirements 

• Experience in support and/or operations in the cybersecurity field, including system management and administration 
• Experience in people leadership
• Hands on experience with cyber security related technologies
• An ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge on ICT, cyber security, and cyber risk trends
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills with the ability to cooperate in forums such as working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations
• Qualifications, certifications, or experience relevant to cyber security will be highly regarded
• Practical experience with the implementation and/or risk assessment of security standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, ASD ISM)

What we can offer you 

• Employment with attractive leave entitlements including parental leave, recreation and flex leave and other leave entitlements  
• Attractive salary package of up to $143,223 per annum including super + leave loading.
• Flexible work options working within operational requirements.  
• Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services  
• Operational and leadership training and development opportunities via LinkedIn Learning and other training avenues to build and maintain skills
• Comprehensive immunisation programs including the flu vaccine  
• Opportunities to build invaluable relationships across emergency service agencies, emergency service committees and other Government and community organisations.

How to apply 

Your application should include as separate attachments:

• A cover letter (maximum of one page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role;  
• Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Targeted Questions

1. How do your skills and experience make you suitable for the role?
2. Outline when you had to manage a team to respond to a cyber security incident. How did you manage the team? How did you collaborate with key stakeholders? What was the final outcome?

Find out more

The role description is available here.

For more information about the role, applications are encouraged to Paul Foster on T: 0422 800 501 or Pfoster@balrec.com.au

A recruitment pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if they arise.

Applications close: Tuesday 15th August 2023, at 11:59pm. 

The NSW State Emergency Service is a proud employer of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. People with disability are supported to access adjustments in recruitment processes and in the workplace, to enable them to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job. As supporters of flexible working, we welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly.