We’re looking for an experienced Cyber Security Change Lead to drive organisational change and adoption across a portfolio of high-priority cyber security initiatives within a large and complex government environment.

This is a senior change role requiring someone who can bridge the gap between technical cyber security requirements and people-focused change . You’ll develop and execute change strategies, assess organisational readiness, manage stakeholder engagement and help embed sustainable security practices across a large and diverse user base.

A key focus will be driving adoption of ASD Essential Eight security controls , making previous experience within cyber security transformation or security uplift programs highly desirable.

Initial contract through to 30 June 2027

What You’ll Be Doing

- Develop and execute scalable change and communications strategies supporting major cyber security initiatives.
- Lead change activities supporting the implementation and adoption of ASD Essential Eight controls .
- Drive adoption across initiatives including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Application Control, Patching and Restricting Administrative Privileges .
- Translate complex technical and security requirements into clear, practical and user-friendly communications and workflows.
- Conduct detailed change impact and readiness assessments , identifying resistance, operational risks and potential workflow impacts.
- Develop practical mitigation and engagement strategies to support successful adoption.
- Partner with ICT project teams to align change milestones with government cyber directives, audit commitments and regulatory timelines.
- Engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups across corporate, technical and operational environments.
- Track user readiness and adoption, providing clear reporting on risks,



progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
- Support the transition of security initiatives into BAU, embedding sustainable cyber security practices and behaviours.

About You

You’ll be an experienced Change Lead or Senior Change Manager with a strong track record delivering organisational change across complex technology environments.

Importantly, you’ll also bring a solid understanding of cyber security governance and security uplift initiatives , allowing you to translate technical security requirements into meaningful change for end users.

You will ideally bring:

- Strong senior-level Organisational Change Management (OCM) experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering change across cyber security, technology adoption or security uplift programs .
- Working knowledge of the ASD Essential Eight maturity model and controls .
- Experience supporting adoption of security controls such as MFA, application control, patching and privileged access.
- Strong experience developing and executing change, communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated capability conducting change impact, risk and readiness assessments .
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation and influencing skills.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly messaging.
- Experience measuring adoption, readiness and change outcomes.
- Experience successfully transitioning project changes into sustainable BAU practices.
- Previous experience delivering large-scale technology or security programs within government/public sector environments will be highly regarded.

This is an excellent prospect to lead meaningful organisational change while helping strengthen cyber security maturity across a large and highly diverse environment.

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📌 Cyber Security Change Lead / Contract (City of Parramatta Council)
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📍 City of Parramatta Council