Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? 

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. 

• Are you passionate about protecting critical systems, data and services? Join our team and play a key role in safeguarding the security and resilience of our organisation. 
• Temporary 2-year full-time opportunity, 35 hours/week 
• Office location – Parramatta, flexible working supported 
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $ 99,938 to $ 110,271 + super & leave loading 

Are you ready to next step in your cyber security career and make a real difference protecting critical government services? Join us as a Cyber Security Officer and help safeguard the information and systems that millions of people rely on every day.

About the team 

The Cyber Security team sits within the IT function at the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and plays a key role in protecting the department’s systems, services, and information assets. The team works collaboratively to manage cyber risk, support compliance obligations, and promote a strong culture of cyber security awareness across the organisation. 

The Cyber Security Officer is a newly created role to support the Cyber Security team with day-to-day cyber security work and to assist with the delivery of core cyber security activities.

About the role 

As a Cyber Security Officer, you will support security operations by assisting with vulnerability analysis, incident response activities, and maintaining security controls across systems and services. You will contribute to operational cyber security work, including risk, audit, compliance, and reporting activities, while supporting continuous improvement across the cyber function.

This role is well suited to someone looking to build hands-on experience in cyber security within a large, complex environment.

About you

You have practical experience working in cyber security and have supported a range of activities across security operations, risk, compliance, and incident response. You bring working knowledge of cyber security principles and have applied them in real‑world environments to support day‑to‑day security outcomes.

You are confident working within cyber security frameworks, policies, and standards, and can adapt your approach as priorities and risks change. You have exposure to scripting or automation tools and use these to support analysis, reporting, or operational tasks. You work well as part of a team, contribute constructively to shared outcomes, and are keen to continue developing your technical and professional capability in a complex enterprise setting.

Essential requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science, information and technology or related technical field and/or relevant experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Cyber Security Officer

Who we are 

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) work to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply 

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume (max 3 pages) and single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 11:55PM. 

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Chitesh Tuli, Manager Cyber Security via chitesh.tuli@dcceew.nsw.gov.au 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
 
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying? 

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 
• How we encourage and support people with disability   
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Nivya Shetty on 02 9585 6607or via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au (please mention reference number 548263).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn.

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