Chief Information Security Officer

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

If finding secure and complex technological security solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create safe, secure and seamless operations that result in efficiency for the Transport Portfolio and its customers.

Join Group Technology which is part of our Finance, Technology & Commercial Division.  We’re building an authentic organisational culture where everyone feels empowered to make a real difference to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.  

Reporting to the Group Chief Technology Officer you will be an integral part of our newly established Branch Leadership Team. In this role you will lead the Transport Cluster cyber security capability. You will safeguard Transport for NSW, digital assets, infrastructure and information against cyber security threats.  You will provide advice to the cluster agencies to support greater resilience to cyber threats. You will drive policy and minimum standards for cyber security, develop and manage a panel of information security services and drive a culture of risk management and awareness across the Transport cluster. In this role you will also manage and track the IT risk, audit and compliance functions.

The role will see you responsible for proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating cyber security risks and communicating and coordinating efforts to protect Transport for NSW. Your responsibilities will also include coordination with the state whole of government cyber function (Cyber Security NSW) as well as the relevant federal and state government agencies.

Some of the accountabilities include:

• Cyber strategy and architecture.
• Cyber governance and standards.
• Cyber advisory and engagement.
• Cyber portfolio delivery.
• Incident response management.
• Cyber intelligence.
• Business continuity.
• Risk and compliance.

For more information about this position and business unit, view the role description.

About You

You are a qualified, experienced information security officer looking for an opportunity to build a world class cyber security within an organisation that is subject to high levels of public scrutiny:

• You will have demonstrated experience at a high reliability organisation developing, leading, and driving cyber security across a diverse, complex organisation.
• You are an influencer and thought leader in delivering cyber security advice.
• You will have demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of building security governance, security controls and cyber security policies within complex organisations.
• You bring a deep understanding of operational technology security.
• You are experienced in creating, delivering and maintaining clear outcomes focused cyber security and governance frameworks across a large scale organisation.
• You will understand the balance of addressing customer requirements whilst adhering to other regulatory, policy, government and operational conditions.
• You have strong experience reporting cyber security matters to Board level.
• You have the ability to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and types of audiences.
• You are experienced in building, developing and leading high performing teams.
• You embrace a delivery mindset as the cluster continues to transform.

Who we are

At Transport, we’re passionate about making NSW a better place to live, work and visit. Our vision is to give everyone the freedom to choose how and when they get around, no matter where they live. At Transport, we’re also committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce, which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

Our organisation – Transport for NSW – is comprised of numerous integrated divisions that focus on achieving community outcomes for the greater good and on putting our customers at the centre and our people at the heart of everything we do.

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Transport for NSW have retained Omera Partners exclusively to manage this process on our behalf. ALL enquires and applications should be emailed to Transport@omerapartners.com with the position title stated in the subject line. 

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 info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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