You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact.
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 organisation’s cyber risk management and culture uplift. Ensure consistent identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cyber risks across a complex environment.
Develop and maintain cyber risk governance frameworks. This includes processes, playbooks, and reporting mechanisms that support informed decision-making.
Provide trusted advice to senior executives. Translate technical cyber risk into clear business impacts and practical actions.
Deliver risk insights through dashboards, reporting, and trend analysis. Support governance forums and executive discussions with clear, actionable information.
Design and deliver cyber awareness and behavioural change initiatives. Drive risk awareness and uplift security culture across the organisation.
Partner with People & Culture, Communications, and business leaders. Embed secure behaviours and strengthen the “human firewall” through training and engagement programs.
Support risk quantification and informed decision-making. Help leaders understand exposure and prioritise investment.
Ensure alignment with government security policies and regulatory requirements. Balance compliance with operational outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement. Uplift security posture, organisational maturity, and cyber resilience over time.
For more information on this position and business unit, view the and information pack
About you
You are a strategic cyber security leader. You have strong experience in cyber risk management within complex environments.
You translate technical risk into clear business language. You help leaders make informed, confident decisions.
You are skilled in influencing senior stakeholders. You can drive behavioural change across diverse teams.
You bring experience in cyber culture, awareness, and training initiatives. You understand how to strengthen workforce capability and engagement.
You are calm, pragmatic, and outcome-focused. You balance regulatory requirements with real-world delivery.
You are motivated by impact. You want to uplift organisational maturity, improve risk practices, and strengthen cyber resilience at scale.
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 9 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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