Cyber Security Officer, Clerk Grade 5/6, Wollongong

• Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW
• Join a high-performing, friendly team
• Full time ongoing role opportunity
• Location: Wollongong with the opportunity to enjoy a hybrid working arrangements
• Attractive salary package of up to $120,816.08 per annum (salary $97,027 - $107,059 + super + leave loading.)

About the opportunity

As the Cyber Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organisation’s systems and data. You'll work within our Business Systems team to support our staff and volunteers. Support our cyber security team to ensure that the information is accessible but protected from internal or external security threats and incidents.

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 SES serves the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms and Tsunamis. We are recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation in NSW. Our volunteers are highly skilled, experienced, and well- trained in the wide variety of roles they perform.

With over 10,000 volunteers we are committed to protecting and supporting the diverse communities of NSW. Learn more here

About you

You are:

• Enthusiastic about cyber security and ensuring systems and services are safe and secure
• Skilled in gathering, validating and documenting technology and systems
• Experienced in developing best practice policies, guidance material and business processes
• Up for the challenge of tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Experienced in preparing assessments and reports to facilitate data driven decision-making
• A strong communicator with the ability to foster working relationships and provide guidance to stakeholders

What we can offer you

• You will enjoy a 35-hour work week, with the potential for flexible work arrangements such as a nine-day fortnight or a four-day work week depending on the requirements of the role and operational needs
• You can enjoy a hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
• Attractive salary range of $97,027 to $107,059 plus 11.5% superannuation and leave loading
• Our work is meaningful and rewarding. The SES’s mission is saving lives and creating safer communities, and you can be an important part of our work.
• We have attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex and recreation leave.
• We care about our people. We have Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people and operational and leadership training and development opportunities to develop our people. Some of these include:
• Fitness Passport
• LinkedIn Learning
• Member Assist Program for free confidential counselling support
• Flu vaccine program.

You Belong Here

• We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We want our people to reflect the diverse community we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible workplace. We want to know what this looks like for you so we can support your success at work.
• If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment processes and in the workplace, If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] for confidential advice on options.

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;
• An up-to-date resume of no more than four pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role

Want to know more?

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Paul Farthing; [email protected]

The role description is available here.

Talent Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. Further information here

Applications close: Thursday 27th March 2025, at 11:59pm