Job Description

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.

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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.

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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.

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Initial contract through to 30 June 2027

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What You'll Be Doing

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



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

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

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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.

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You will ideally bring:

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