Careers at TAFE NSW

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Senior Cyber Security Analyst 

State-wide Opportunity (subject to TAFE NSW campus availability) 

Permanent Full Time  

Total Remuneration Package $178,647, includes a base salary of $158,152 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and depending on your role, a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and Essential8. It involves overseeing adherence to TAFE cybersecurity policies and the NSW Government Cyber Security Policy. The aim is to ensure that TAFE NSW effectively manages its compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. Additionally, the role includes conducting assessments and reviews, as well as developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, policies, and guidelines.

In this role, you will provide advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. You will also develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure the physical and electronic security of automated systems. Additionally, you will conduct regular research and evaluations that include forensic analysis and the identification of emerging cybersecurity threats. Your task will be to assess the most appropriate strategies and techniques to manage risks effectively.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:-

1. Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
2. Demonstrated experience in working in a cyber security environment and an awareness of current trends in IT security management.

Highly Regarded: Knowledge of ISO 27001, NSW CSP, PCI DSS will be highly regarded.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below. 

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Sunday 30th March 2025 

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume (in PDF format)
• Certified copies of your qualifications (if applicable as a single PDF document)
• Response to two targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words each)

Targeted Question 1 

Can you discuss a project where you had to balance regulatory compliance with business objectives? How did you achieve this balance?

Targeted Question 2

Please detail your experience designing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of security controls to reduce overall risk. Include examples of controls you have recommended, and why you recommended them.

Role-specific enquiries: contact Sree Mutharakkal Raman, Senior Manager Cyber Security, via email sree.mutharakkalraman@tafensw.edu.au

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shweta Yadav via email shweta.yadav@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note your preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.