CYBER SECURITY OFFICER

This opportunity offers:

• Ongoing employment
• Full time role & 35 hour working week
• RFS Level 8/9
• Attractive annual salary $118,562 - $131,233 p.a. plus 12% superannuation
• Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid working arrangements considered)

Looking for more information?

Why not reach out to our role expert, Marc Karahasanoglu, Chief Information Security Officer, for a confidential chat on Marc.Karahasanoglu@rfs.nsw.gov.au. 

Join Our Team: Protect, Serve, and Make a Difference!

We are the Rural Fire Service (RFS), a dedicated community of volunteers providing fire and emergency services to approximately 95% of NSW. When you work with the RFS, you join a passionate team committed to protecting our neighbours, the wider community, and the environment from the threat of bushfires and other emergencies. With over 70,000 volunteer members and staff, we embody the spirit of mutual respect, support, friendship, and camaraderie. We are one team with many players, united by a single purpose. If you share our passion for community service and environmental protection, we want to hear from you! Become a part of our mission to safeguard lives and our cherished NSW landscapes.

What you’ll be doing:

Are you a cyber security professional who enjoys investigating threats, solving technical problems and helping keep information and systems secure? Are you passionate about using your skills to support emergency services and the communities they protect?

We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Cyber Security Officer to join our ICT team. In this role, you will monitor and respond to security alerts, investigate vulnerabilities and support the implementation of security controls across NSW RFS systems and services. You will contribute to incident response, security improvement projects and compliance activities, while working closely with ICT teams and business stakeholders to provide practical advice and promote cyber security awareness. Your work will help strengthen our cyber resilience and protect the technology and information our members rely on.

As the Cyber Security Officer, you will help protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of NSW RFS information, systems and services. You will support day-to-day cyber security operations by monitoring security events, investigating threats and vulnerabilities, and assisting with the implementation and improvement of security controls.
You will work closely with the Chief Information Security Officer, the Cyber Security team, ICT teams and business stakeholders to support secure and reliable technology services. You will also contribute to incident response, security improvement projects and compliance activities, while providing practical advice and promoting cyber security awareness across the organisation.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A sound understanding of cyber security principles across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, application and information protection.
• Experience supporting security operations, vulnerability management, security monitoring or cyber investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate security issues, assess risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• The ability to support incident response and recovery activities, collect evidence and accurately document findings.
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards such as the NSW Cyber Security Policy, Essential Eight, ISO 27001 or the NIST Cyber Security Framework.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts and provide practical advice to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative approach to working with ICT teams and business stakeholders to implement security controls and support improvement initiatives.
• Sound judgement to recognise and escalate complex or high-risk security matters appropriately.
• A commitment to maintaining accurate documentation, promoting cyber security awareness and continuously improving security practices.
• An appreciation of the needs of a volunteer-based community service.
• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• A current driver licence and willingness to travel.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the Role Description and our organisation structure. 

Note: As per the role description, candidates are required to meet minimum essential requirements. If you do not meet the essential requirements for this role, your application may not progress to shortlisting. 

Why work for us?

• Corporate uniform available
• Attractive leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave per year, plus more
• Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family
• Salary packaging options available
• One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month 
• Ongoing learning and professional development programs (RFS is a Registered Training Organisation giving you access to various internal courses)
• Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools!

You'll also get to enjoy:

• Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
• Local eateries and childcare facilities
• Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Afterpay Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park
• Eligible staff are invited to join the local Sydney Olympic Park Connected Membership program, at an additional cost

To embark on your RFS journey:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now' through the relevant advertisement on RFS Careers, and attach:

• A cover letter in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;
• A resume in PDF format, including two current/recent professional referees (please include email address and contact number)
• Respond to two targeted questions within the online application process (maximum 500 words each):
  • Provide an example of how you helped implement or improve a security control across systems, networks, cloud services or user access management. What challenges did you overcome?
  • Describe a time you explained a cyber security risk or technical issue to a non-technical stakeholder. How did you ensure they understood the issue and agreed on the appropriate action?

Candidates are encouraged to prepare their applications independently to ensure they accurately reflect their skills and experience. The Rural Fire Service values authentic, original responses that reflect individual perspectives and alignment with its values and priorities. Skills, knowledge, and capability will be assessed and verified through the capability assessment process.

Please submit your application no later than 11:55pm Thursday 19 November 2026.

Important recruitment Information

• A recruitment (talent) pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
• We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to ensuring our employees represent the diversity of communities that we serve.
• If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please include any details that you are comfortable sharing during the application process, alternatively, you can reach out to the role expert to discuss.
• The recruitment process may involve a range of assessment activities to determine your capabilities for the role (aligning to the NSW PSC Capability Framework). The Capability application tool is designed to help job applicants understand and use the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework when applying for jobs with the NSW government. Additional checks for successful applicants will include referee checks and criminal history checks.

Vacancy Reference: R26-369

This may not be the role for you, however you can check out other vacancies in the RFS here, or consider volunteering with your local Brigade.

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