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• Located at Sydney's Iconic - Taronga Zoo!
• 12 month full-time position - with possibility of extension!
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 8, annual package starting from $138,101 (includes base salary $121,845 + plus superannuation)

Taronga Conservation Society Australia is looking for a motivated IT Governance Specialist to join our Information and Technology team!

The ideal candidate is a dynamic and ambitious individual who demonstrates a proactive and determined approach to IT Governance. Taronga is seeking someone who is a true go-getter, ready to tackle a diverse range of responsibilities—from supporting controls compliance tasks to leading IT governance investigations.

About the Role…

The role of IT Governance Officer will coordinate Taronga's Information Management and Cyber Security risk and compliance tasks. Reporting into the Director of IT, this role will monitor ICT Controls, along with Annual Audit requirements as required.

Key Accountabilities…

• Coordinate regular security reviews and compliance testing to ensure adherence to the Information security, government policy and PCI compliance frameworks and standards.
• Coordinate forensic system investigations and audits (including vulnerability, penetration, and Red Team testing) to identify security breach potential and configuration discrepancies so that timely, appropriate action is taken to minimise risk impacts.
• Project management, including developing and monitoring project plans, briefs and blueprints coordinating resources and monitoring budgets to ensure successful project milestones are met.
• Gather and collect data and information from a range of sources and conduct analysis and modelling to inform team decision making.
• Provide support to the team by contributing to the preparation of briefings, reports, submissions, and other forms of correspondence to inform decision making.
• Prepare a range of blueprint and project-related documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets and discussion papers.
• Deliver on assigned projects within agreed upon deadlines and quality standards using robust project management methodologies and processes to allow for consistent high-quality outcomes.
• Deliver on Audit requirements.

About You…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Tertiary qualification in an ICT discipline or equivalent experience
• Great communicator
• Broad technical background covering various technologies e.g. Windows, Networking, Firewalls, Cloud, SIEM, DLP, CASB.
• Experience in System Administration or led vulnerability management, Red Teaming, forensics, penetration testing.
• Experience with audit - PCI, Cyber Security and financial (
• Working knowledge of Essential 8 Cyber Security requirements
• Hold a current NSW Drivers License or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual and maintain at your own expense.
• Obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check

Benefits…

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:

• Flexible Hybrid work model - Taronga supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers!
• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Sydney & Dubbo Zoo's
• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation across both sites
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the sites
• Fitness Passport
• + more!

We Value Diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community - be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

1. Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a significant change in technology or policy, and how you managed it?
2. Can you discuss your experience with IT audits, what role you played and how you've handled them?

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday 13 July 2025