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About the Opportunity: Cyber Security Manager – Respond

WorkCover Queensland is investing significantly in its cyber security capability - expanding our team, uplifting maturity, and enhancing how we respond to and manage cyber incidents. It’s an exciting time to join our growing Cyber and Information Security function, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and as part of the CISO Group Leadership Team, you will lead the ‘Respond’ function, ensuring WorkCover can manage cybersecurity incidents 24/7, respond effectively, and minimise impact on people, systems, and information assets.

This role is central to WorkCover’s cyber defence capability. You’ll oversee incident management, analysis, mitigation, and reporting, integrating intelligence, analytics, and automation to strengthen operational readiness. You’ll also serve as the alternate leader for the ‘Detect’ function, supporting monitoring, advanced event analysis, and threat identification.

Beyond operational leadership, you’ll help shape the future of WorkCover’s cyber operations, mentoring team members, strengthening partnerships, and driving continuous improvement across people, process, and technology.

In this role, you’ll translate that vision into action by:

• Leading and managing the ‘Respond’ function to deliver 24/7 incident management, analysis, reporting, escalation, containment, and mitigation.
• Driving orchestration, automation, and improvement of incident response processes to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and recovery times.
• Acting as alternate leader for the Detect function when required, overseeing monitoring, analysis, and threat detection activities.
• Reporting on key operational metrics and the effectiveness of WorkCover’s Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing a team of analysts and specialists, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborating across the organisation to enhance cyber maturity and embed a strong security culture.
• Staying ahead of emerging risks, technologies, and regulatory changes to inform continuous improvement.

A bit about you:

You’re an experienced cyber security leader who thrives in a fast-moving operational environment. You combine deep technical understanding with strategic thinking and a passion for building capable, high-performing teams. You enjoy managing complex incidents, improving processes, and using automation and analytics to stay ahead of evolving threats.

You communicate clearly and confidently, whether leading an incident, briefing executives, or collaborating with external partners, and you value authenticity, accountability, and curiosity in your leadership style.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in cyber security, information technology, or a related field, plus certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• At least 8 years’ experience in IT and cybersecurity, with 5+ years in leadership roles within SOC or operational security teams.
• Proven success leading incident response functions and uplifting organisational security maturity.
• Strong experience with Microsoft M365, Azure, Windows Server/Desktop, Proofpoint (or similar), AWS, and associated security tools.
• Deep knowledge of frameworks including NIST 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001, Mitre ATT&CK, and ACSC Essential 8.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to lead complex incident management activities.

A bit about us

The Cyber Security team sits within our Digital and Technology Group and is growing through exciting investment and expansion. We’re a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on protecting WorkCover’s information assets and supporting our people through innovation, trust, and shared purpose. We take pride in what we do, celebrate our wins, and foster an environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged.

Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities, and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution), and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.

How do I apply?

Please submit your resume along with a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you’re a strong fit for this role. Highlight your motivations for applying, your approach to operational cyber leadership, and how your experience will help strengthen WorkCover’s cyber security response capability.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 27th of October.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Employment History Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

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