Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Senior Cyber Security Specialist
(Health Manager Level 4)

• Multiple Opportunities - Temporary Full-Time Exempt for up to 12 months
• Opportunity to work from our modern offices in Chatswood, St Leonards, or Charlestown
• Hybrid flexibility for work-life balance
• Attractive salary, $147,653 – $175, % Super and annual leave loading
• Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation

Applications Close
: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 19 November 2025

About Us – eHealth NSW

At eHealth NSW, we're leading the digital transformation of Australia's largest health system. As NSW Health's digital centre of excellence, we design, build and support world-class ICT solutions that improve patient care across the state.

eHealth is implementing a
NSW Health wide Cyber Security Uplift
program. This multi year 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 a
Senior Cyber Security Specialist
, you will provide expert-level guidance on cyber security controls, support the implementation of security frameworks, and advise on technical risk mitigation strategies. This role is critical in developing and maintaining a secure digital environment across NSW Health, ensuring compliance with national and state cyber security standards.

In this role, you will:

• Provide
  specialist advice on cyber security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and NSW Cyber Security Policy requirements.
• Support
  implementation and continuous improvement of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
• Conduct
  technical risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for digital health systems and infrastructure.
• Partner
  with project teams to integrate security requirements into solution design and delivery.
• Collaborate
  with technical teams to monitor emerging threats and support incident response activities.
• Contribute
  to the development of cyber security policies, procedures, and awareness programs.
• Stay abreast
  of emerging technologies and best practices to enhance NSW Health's security posture.
• Perform
  other duties as reasonably required.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Security, Cyber Security, or related discipline OR equivalent experience in implementing cyber security controls and frameworks within a large, complex ICT organisation.
• Strong understanding of ACSC Essential Eight, ISO/IEC 27001, IRAP, and NSW Cyber Security Policy.
• Ability to assess technical risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel as required.

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Working at eHealth

Our people are at the heart of who we are. We support our people with great benefits so they can enrich health in millions of ways every day:

• Flexible work options
• Professional growth and career development
• Allocated day off per month
• Salary packaging
• Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team

How to apply

Share with us your
cover letter
and most up to date
resume
(up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we're eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application

For further discussions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor or Hiring Manager, Brad Molloy and quote REQ619057.

We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, you may be invited to take part in additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• 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).
• 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
• If you currently reside outside NSW, please confirm in your application your willingness to relocate if successful.