You empower people to work in a way that works for them.
You bring structure, mitigation and education to our organisation. Our records and datasets are vast and varied. This is your opportunity to safeguard critical infrastructure, order and protect sensitive data, and defend against emerging cyber threats. You'll be part of an expert team who protect against thousands of threats every day.
In this role, you'll:
Lead the delivery of high-quality cyber security advisory services across a complex, enterprise-scale technology environment. This is a key leadership role where you will shape secure digital outcomes and help protect essential transport systems used by millions each day.
As the Manager Cyber Advisory, you will lead a small team of cyber professionals and provide expert guidance to support the secure design, assessment, and implementation of Transport’s systems, services, and solutions.
You will:
Lead and deliver cyber security advisory services across projects and initiatives
Guide stakeholders through security assurance activities, including:
- Risk assessments
- Software and solution reviews
- Cloud and vendor security reviews
- Cyber engagement planning
Contribute to security design reviews, providing clear, risk-based recommendations
- Translate complex technical findings into practical, actionable outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement of Cyber Advisory practices in a fast-paced environment
- Lead and embed consistent security practices across a diverse stakeholder landscape
- Balance multiple priorities while ensuring alignment with Transport security policies, Essential Practices, and risk frameworks
This role operates in a hybrid working environment in Macquarie Park, Sydney supporting flexibility and collaboration.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack
About you
You are an experienced cyber security leader who combines deep technical knowledge with strong advisory and stakeholder engagement skills.
You will demonstrate:
- Strong experience in cyber security advisory, risk assessment, and assurance activities
- A background across cyber security, cloud environments, governance, or enterprise IT
- Proven ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, risk-based advice aligned to business objectives
- Experience leading security assessments and translating technical risks into actionable insights
- Strong people leadership capability, including developing and uplifting team capability
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels
Who we are
Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.
Join us
Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers
Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy
Apply today
Applications close 11:59 PM Thursday 2 July 2026
For more information about this role, please contact SHANKAR.SAPKOTA@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.
Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.
Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW
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More than 1000 scientists, engineers and experts work at ANSTO to answer the significant environmental, medical and industrial questions using nuclear techniques.
ANSTO’s international collaborations, including partnerships with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), ensure Australian scientists are connected to a global network of experts and research projects.
As part of enabling a strong national collaborative network, ANSTO is connected with all Australian and New Zealand universities through the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE), providing researchers access to Australia’s nuclear science, technology and engineering expertise and landmark infrastructure.
On average, ANSTO accommodates over 1800 visiting researchers from other Australian and international research organisations each year.
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