• Hybrid working | Sydney CBD (Kent Street)
• 12-month fixed-term opportunity
• Broad cyber role with exposure to projects, risk and security uplift

About the role:

Your work will help protect the systems, information and services that support people, businesses and communities across NSW. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you'll play a key role in delivering icare's cyber uplift program, helping identify risks, strengthen controls and implement meaningful security improvements across the organisation. This is a varied opportunity where you'll combine cyber expertise with project delivery, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving, giving you exposure to a broad range of security initiatives. You'll work alongside experienced cyber professionals while building your skills across governance, risk, compliance and security operations.

What you'll be working on:

• Supporting the delivery of cyber uplift initiatives that improve security maturity and reduce organisational risk
• Identifying cyber security gaps, risks and compliance requirements across applications, systems and infrastructure
• Contributing to cyber security projects from planning and requirements gathering through to testing and implementation
• Assisting with security governance, reporting, risk registers and stakeholder communications
• Collaborating with business and technology teams to develop and implement practical security controls
• Supporting security assessments, vulnerability remediation activities and compliance initiatives aligned to industry and government standards
• Creating project documentation, Jira stories, reports and other artefacts that support successful project delivery
• Helping build a stronger cyber security culture through engagement, communication and awareness activities

What you'll bring:

• Experience working in cyber security, information security or a related technology discipline
• Understanding of cyber risk, security compliance, governance or cyber security project delivery
• Experience supporting projects, coordinating activities and managing competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the confidence to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with Agile delivery environments and project methodologies
• Experience using tools such as Jira and Confluence to support planning, tracking and collaboration
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute across different aspects of cyber security

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid ways of working to help you balance work and life
• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health checks
• Extra leave benefits for employees to make life a little easier for our people
• Private health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing, salary packaging and salary sacrifice options
• Learning and development opportunities to build your skills, expand your experience and support your career development.
• Recognition that celebrates individuals and teams making a positive impact including our People Awards - on-the-spot, quarterly and annual
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
• Mental health training accreditation and peer support initiatives
• A genuinely inclusive workplace, including support for hidden disabilities through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

About icare

Icare provides insurance and care to the people, businesses and communities of NSW. Our work supports recovery, independence and safer workplaces; protects homes and public assets; and helps keep essential insurance and care schemes fair and sustainable for the future.

People rely on the systems we manage at important and often difficult points in their lives: while recovering from injury, adapting to a different future, running a business, building a home or delivering public services. The quality of our decisions and services can affect what happens next. We believe the better we do, the better for NSW.

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people, and we encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.

Apply now

If you are looking for work that matters and the opportunity to contribute to better outcomes for NSW, apply now.

We are committed to building a safe and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best. Inclusion is not a standalone initiative; it is part of how we make better decisions, design better services and reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome and support people of all abilities and backgrounds to apply– if you need adjustments during the process, email: talentacquisition@icare.nsw.gov.au.

Please note:

• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold unrestricted working rights to apply.
• This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks including criminal history checks.
• For more information about icare visit our website
• A talent pool may be created through this process
• icare operates a direct sourcing model, so no agency introductions will be accepted.