Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, support and strategy to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians. For more than 160 years, we've been committed to helping individuals, families and communities thrive. Today, over 40,000 people rely on our services each year, and we're continuing to expand our impact. We're looking for an experienced Security Architect to join our Technology team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, helping strengthen and mature our cyber security capability across the organisation.

Your opportunity As our Security Architect, you'll lead the direction of security architecture across Anglicare's technology setting, ensuring secure-by-design principles are embedded into technology solutions and initiatives. Working closely with Technology and business stakeholders, you'll help shape security strategies, establish governance practices, and provide architectural guidance across cloud, applications, networks, identity and data platforms. Most importantly, your work will help protect the systems and services that support some of the community's most vulnerable people.

Key responsibilities

With integrity and resilience, you will:

- Lead the cyber security architecture strategy across cloud, network, applications, data, identity and access management (IAM), and identity governance and administration (IGA) domains.
- Develop and maintain the security architecture roadmap, aligning security initiatives with enterprise architecture and business objectives.
- Represent Cyber Security within architecture governance forums and contribute to technology decision-making.
- Establish and lead security architecture review processes across projects and initiatives.
- Design and maintain security reference architectures, standards and blueprints for key platforms and services.
- Lead threat modelling and security risk assessments using recognised frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK; and STRIDE.
- Provide security architecture guidance to project and operational teams across the organisation.
- Support the ongoing improvement of security architecture practices, standards and governance.

About you

You are an experienced security professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build effective working relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. You'll bring:

- Proven experience delivering end-to-end security architecture across complex technology environments.
- Expert-level capability in at least two specialist security domains, such as:
- Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

- Strong communication skills,



with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver governance, risk and security outcomes.
- A pragmatic and collaborative approach to balancing security requirements with business needs.

To be successful in this role

- Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Risk Management or a related discipline.
- Industry certification in CISSP, CCSP or SABSA.
- Experience working with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA or Zachman.
- At least 7 years' experience in a Security Architect or similar cyber security architecture role.
- Demonstrated experience conducting security architecture maturity assessments and improvement initiatives.
- Experience operating within large and complex organisational environments.
- Strong knowledge of risk and security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001 and recognised control frameworks.
- Exposure to Australian regulatory and compliance requirements such as APRA CPS 234 and OAIC obligations will be highly regarded.
- Proven ability to work independently while partnering effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Why Anglicare?

At Anglicare, you'll be part of an organisation where your work has real purpose. We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and for the people who help make that happen every day.

In return, you'll enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 tax free each year.
- Additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meals, accommodation and entertainment.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training opportunities.
- Access to exclusive discounts across more than 400 retailers.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
- Fitness Passport membership with access to over 800 gyms and fitness facilities for you and your family.
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts lives across the community.

Are you ready for a career that means more? Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We value the diverse perspectives and experiences they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.



Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Application Close Date: October21, 2026

Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you’ll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life.

Your rewards and benefits

We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we’re committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we’ve designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family.

Staff Rewards

Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more.

Salary Packaging

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free!

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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📌 Security Architect (New South Wales)
🏢 Anglicare
📍 New South Wales