Manager, Cyber Risk Management

- Ongoing, full-time (35hpw)
- Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231 - $178,369) plus superannuation and annual leave leading.
- Sydney CBD, with hybrid working conditions and a 50% office presence required. Adaptable working arrangements may be available in line with the DCS Flexible Working Policy.

About the role We are currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Risk Management to work within the Uplift, Advisory & Engagement directorate, to provide strategic leadership and cyber risk support through frameworks, guidance, reporting, and advice to enable informed risk-based decisions, increase visibility of cyber risk exposure, and strengthen organisational resilience across government and internal environments. Key responsibilities:

- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of cyber risk management capabilities to support consistent, risk-informed decision-making across the organisation and its stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain cyber risk management frameworks and governance settings aligned with enterprise risk management principles, policies and decision-making requirements to support effective governance.
- Provide strategic oversight of cyber risk exposure, including guidance, oversight and integration of risk activities, to ensure risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed.
- Provide whole-of-government support for cyber risk management through frameworks, guidance, coordination and reporting activities to promote consistent, informed and effective risk management practices.
- Advise senior leaders and governance forums on risk posture, emerging threats, systemic issues and prioritisation to support informed decision-making.
- Deliver clear, consolidated and decision-ready cyber risk reporting and insights to strengthen executive oversight and strategic risk management.
- Lead risk analysis, aggregation and prioritisation, identifying systemic, thematic and emerging risks across NSW Government, including integration of third-party risk (TPRM) considerations to support prioritisation and resilience.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across government to drive consistent adoption of risk practices, influence behaviours and align risk governance and assurance outcomes to strengthen cyber risk culture.

Essential requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Risk Management, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent professional experience gained within complex organisational environments.
- Must be an Australian Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) or higher, and willingness to undergo a criminal history and identity verification and ongoing probity checks as a condition of employment.





How to apply Please click 'Apply Online' and submit your application with:

- A resume (max four pages) detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
- A cover letter (max two pages) addressing how you meet the key accountabilities within the Role Description and the Job Advert.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description or contact the Hiring Manager Dimithri Liyanage via [email protected]. Why work for Cyber NSW?

- Flexible working: We offer a broad range of flexible working arrangements.
- Career development: Ongoing learning and development opportunities through expert-led sessions, online training and professional development opportunities.
- Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-Exec roles) based on a 35-hour work week.
- Wellbeing support: Access to employee assistance programs, including EAP, Fitness Passport, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Inclusive culture: Staff led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including DCS Pride, Young Professionals Network and more.
- Leave entitlements: Four weeks annual leave and paid sick leave, carer's leave, and long service leave.

About the team Uplift, Advisory & Engagement (UA&E;) delivers operational, strategic and policy support to Cyber Security NSW and the wider NSW Government on cyber security matters. UA&E; uplifts the cyber security posture through tailored advice, security assessments and other initiatives to drive a cyber-aware culture. About Cyber Security NSW Cyber Security NSW provides centralised services and all-of-government leadership to drive a cyber-resilient NSW Government that can safeguard the confidentiality, integrity and availability of government systems, services and data for NSW communities.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $154,231 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amy Vierboom via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date:



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Desired Skills and Experience Cyber Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Cyber Security, Risk Governance, Risk Frameworks, Risk Assessment, Risk Analysis, Risk Prioritisation, Risk Reporting, Risk Advisory, Risk Oversight, Risk Mitigation, Risk Monitoring, Risk Treatment, Governance Frameworks, Cyber Resilience, Organisational Resilience, Strategic Leadership, Risk-Based Decision Making, Cyber Risk Exposure Management, Assurance, Risk Assurance, Security Governance, Information Security, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Reporting, Board Reporting, Governance Committees, Emerging Risk Management, Threat Analysis, Policy Development, Framework Development, Continuous Improvement, Risk Culture, Regulatory Compliance, Government Governance, Strategic Planning, Change Leadership, Cyber Risk Leadership, Enterprise Cyber Risk Programs, Cyber Risk Uplift, Whole-of-Government Risk Management, Government Cyber Security, Risk Governance Implementation, Risk Framework Design, Risk Management Frameworks, Enterprise Governance, Strategic Risk Management, Risk Reporting and Insights, Executive Briefings, Senior Executive Engagement, Governance Forums, Risk Aggregation, Risk Analytics, Risk Profiling, Risk Exposure Analysis, Third-Party Risk Oversight, Supplier Risk Management, Security Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Integration, Risk Assurance Programs, Organisational Resilience Programs, Complex Stakeholder Environments, Cross-Agency Collaboration, Public Sector Governance, Risk Decision Support, Cyber Advisory Services, Risk Transformation, Governance and Assurance.

📌 Manager, Cyber Risk Management (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Department of Customer Service
📍 Sydney