Manager Cyber Governance and Compliance

JOB.TITLE Ongoing, full-time (35hpw) Clerk Grade 11/12 - $154,231 to $178,369 base p/a plus superannuation and annual leave loading. Sydney CBD location, with hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Flexible working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Manager Cyber Governance and Compliance to work within the Uplift, Advisory and Engagement directorate to provide strategic cyber governance and compliance leadership and support through policy-aligned frameworks, guidance, reporting and oversight practices to promote consistent decision-making, accountability, transparency and cyber resilience across whole-of-government and internal environments.

Key responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of cyber governance and compliance frameworks, policies and practices to ensure alignment with evolving obligations and strengthen accountability, transparency and resilience. Provide authoritative interpretation and guidance on cyber governance and compliance obligations to enable consistent and proportionate application across complex organisational and whole-of government environments.

Establish and oversee governance and compliance operating models to ensure effective implementation, monitoring and assurance of compliance outcomes. Provide strategic advice on governance and compliance posture to inform decision-making, identify systemic issues and gaps, and guide prioritisation of improvement activities.

Oversee the provision of governance and compliance reporting and insights to deliver clear visibility of performance, trends and emerging issues. Coordinate and monitor governance and compliance activities across enterprise environments to ensure alignment with organisational obligations and consistent implementation of requirements.

Provide whole-of-government support for cyber governance and compliance through guidance, coordination, reporting and capability uplift activities to promote consistent and effective implementation of cyber security obligations. Build and sustain strategic stakeholder relationships and partnerships to influence alignment, strengthen accountability, and support effective governance and compliance outcomes.

Essential requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security Compliance, IT Governance, or a related discipline, or equivalent contemporary industry experience. Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1(NV1) or higher, and willingness to undergo a criminal history and identity verification and ongoing probity checks as a condition of employment.

How to apply Please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application with: A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience. A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description or contact the Hiring Manager Dimithri Liyanage via Dimithri.

[email protected]. Why work for Cyber NSW? Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements. Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities. Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.

Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives. Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more. Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer’s leave, and long service leave.

About the team

Uplift, Advisory Engagement (UA E) delivers operational, strategic and policy support to Cyber Security NSW and the wider NSW Government on cyber security matters. UA E uplifts the cyber security posture through tailored advice, security assessments and other initiatives to drive a cyber-aware culture. About Cyber Security NSW Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.