Job Description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

13 July 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Cyber Operations Coordinator - Specialist

Who We Re

At Telstra, our purpose is simple: to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.

We’re transforming how we work simplifying, digitising, and strengthening our cyber security capability to better protect our customers and business.

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, ownership, and collaboration, where your work has real impact and visibility.

About the Role

As a Cyber Operations Coordinator – Specialist, you’ll sit at the centre of our Cyber Security function, enabling the smooth running of our Cyber Requirements & Prioritisation team.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact coordination role, helping leaders stay aligned, priorities moving, and critical cyber initiatives on track. You’ll also support the Deputy CISO, giving you strong exposure to senior leadership and strategic cyber activities.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Canberra.

Candidates must be Australian citizens and hold a current NV2 Security Clearance. They must also be willing to obtain Positive Vetting (PV) Security Clearance to be considered for the role.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay

• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up

• Purchased annual leave scheme

• Additional Telstra day off Additional 30% off Telstra products and services.

What You’ll Do

Drive Operational Rhythm

• Establish, Drive and Coordinate forums, stand-ups, and key operational cadences

• Prepare agendas, capture decisions, and track actions

• Deliver operational coordination and planning frameworks

• Maintain clear dashboards to provide visibility of priorities

Enable the Function

• Support requirements, prioritisation, and capability workflows

• Maintain key artefacts such as backlogs and readiness records

Connect Teams Across Cyber

• Act as a central coordination point across Cyber Security - Requirements & Prioritisation, Cyber Remediation, Threat Research & Intelligence, SOC, and Security Engineering.

• Ensure dependencies are visible and commitments are delivered

• Support Leadership

• Prepare executive briefs, updates, and read-outs

• Track actions and ensure timely follow-up for the Deputy CISO

What You Bring

Essential

• 3+ years’ experience in operations, cyber security, IT risk, or coordination/project roles

• Working knowledge of cyber operations, risk management, or IT processes

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Clear, professional communication skills, including executive-level materials

• Ability to collaborate across teams without formal authority

• Awareness of cyber security frameworks and threat landscape

• Ability to obtain and hold an Australian Government Security Clearance

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cyber security control framework

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Cyber, IT, or similar)

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As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548. When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

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