Senior Cybersecurity Incidents Officer

About the role

eHealth NSW is leading a multi-year Cyber Security Uplift program across NSW Health to strengthen cyber resilience, working with Local Health Districts, Pillars and Agencies to standardise detection, response and security standards. As Senior Cyber Security Incident Officer, you will coordinate and deliver cyber incident response and forensics so that ICT projects are implemented securely across NSW Health. The role is based in Chatswood with hybrid flexibility, is exempt and runs until 30 June 2027, with renewal expected.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver cyber incident response and forensics across NSW Health
• Apply cyber security analytical tools, methods and procedures in practice
• Manage and oversee complex aspects of incident management, including planning, reporting and risk management
• Analyse and interpret complex information to develop innovative solutions
• Lead and manage critical projects in a high-volume, demanding environment
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders and coordinate teams to resolve issues

Required profile

• Extensive cyber incident response experience in a large, complex environment, or equivalent ICT/security qualifications applied in practice
• Strong Essential Eight experience and knowledge of contemporary cyber security frameworks
• Proven leadership of complex cyber incidents, with resource coordination, risk management and clear reporting
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior leaders under pressure
• Current Australian work rights; applicants living outside NSW should state willingness to relocate

Required skills

• SIEM, SOAR and EDR
• Digital forensics, log and network traffic analysis, IOC identification
• Scripting and vulnerability management

What we offer

• Salary from $137,525 plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Fixed-term exempt contract until 30 June 2027, with expectation of renewal
• Hybrid flexibility

To apply, submit a cover letter and a resume of up to 5 pages by 11:59pm on 16 November 2026.