At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber risk assessments and provide practical advice on risk management strategies.
- Company: Join Transport for NSW, a diverse team ensuring safe and efficient transport.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, professional development, and a collaborative team environment.
- Other info: Engage in team activities and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by safeguarding critical infrastructure and protecting sensitive data.
- Qualifications: Qualifications in Cyber Security or related field, with experience in risk management.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.
You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation.
Our records and datasets are vast and varied.
This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats.
You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.
In this role, you'll
Cyber risk isn’t just about frameworks and registers.
It’s about people, decisions and action.
Join our Cyber Risk & Culture team as a Senior Specialist Cyber Risk and bring your expertise to a team focused on improving how cyber risk is understood, owned and managed across the organisation.
You’ll navigate complex cyber risks, provide trusted advice and influence risk-based decisions, while helping turn insights into meaningful action and contributing to stronger capability, continuous improvement and greater cyber resilience for Transport for NSW and the people of New South Wales.
- Lead complex cyber risk assessments, analysing potential impacts and providing practical advice on controls, mitigation and risk treatment strategies.
- Strengthen cyber risk management practices by contributing to the Cyber Risk Management Framework and continuously improving risk processes, methodologies and ways of working.
- Partner with and influence stakeholders to improve risk understanding, ownership and decision-making, while promoting a strong cyber risk culture across the organisation.
- Provide meaningful cyber risk insights and reporting, maintaining quality risk information and identifying trends, emerging threats and changes in the organisation’s cyber risk posture.
- Manage evolving areas of cyber risk, including third-party and vendor risk, control effectiveness, regulatory obligations and emerging technologies, to support stronger cyber resilience.
The team also comes together in person for activities such as branch all-in days, training sessions, planning workshops and collaborative work.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.
About you
- Qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Experience leading cyber risk assessments, managing risk registers and implementing risk treatment plans.
- Strong knowledge of cyber security governance, risk management methodologies and compliance frameworks.
- Intermediate to advanced Power BI skills and advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including formulas and data analysis, with experience using these tools to support reporting and insights.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC, or progress towards achieving certification.
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.
Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply.
Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
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Senior Specialist Cyber Risk in Sydney employer: Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing and work-life balance of its employees while delivering impactful infrastructure projects. Located in Newcastle, this role offers a collaborative work culture with opportunities for professional growth, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. Join us in making a difference in the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment focused on achieving Net Zero goals.
