Chief Information Security Officer

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
• Remuneration: Attractive Remuneration Package
• Locations: Sydney CBD, Flexible & Hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday, 22 October 10:00 am
• Role Description: Role Description

Why join as the Chief Information Security Officer?
This role offers the opportunity to shape the cybersecurity strategy for NSW Treasury, ensuring that critical information assets and technologies are protected. As a leader, you'll drive innovation and build a culture of risk management and cyber resilience, aligning with recognised standards and frameworks. You'll have a key role in enhancing the organisation's capabilities in risk mitigation and recovery, while ensuring IT governance meets legal and audit requirements. This is your chance to make a significant impact on NSW Treasury's security posture and future success.
How will you create a positive impact?
This role strengthens NSW Treasury’s resilience against cyber threats by leading robust security strategies, risk management, and compliance. It ensures the protection of critical systems and data, safeguarding public trust and supporting the secure delivery of essential state services.

• Develop and implement robust cyber security strategies to protect Treasury’s systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with NSW Cyber Security Policy to safeguard sensitive information.
• Oversee incident response and risk management to maintain secure and uninterrupted state services.
• Protect public trust by enhancing resilience against cyber threats.
• Contribute to the secure acquisition of IT products and systems, ensuring compliance and effective vendor evaluation.
• Support cluster agencies with strategic advice and cyber security maturity assessments.
• Ensure the safety and integrity of NSW’s financial infrastructure, benefiting the community.

Why work for us?
When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.
NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.
Our leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career.
Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace and in line with operational needs.
• Continuous learning at Treasury initiatives We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise in in-house educational sessions, various of online trainings are also at your fingertips to access.
• We are committed to providing a healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing.
• Our Treasury culture focuses on collaboration, inclusion and flexibility enabling you to work with highly capable, collaborative and diverse teams.
• A range of leave, including generous paid parental leave and other leave to support a range of requirements.

Read more about our benefits.
Our commitment to inclusivity
NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.
We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
We currently hold the following accreditations:

• Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury
How to apply:
Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

• include an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of completing your application process.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
Any questions?
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Sherif Soliman sherif.soliman@treasury.nsw.gov.au
Close of applications Tuesday, 22 October at 10:00 am
A concurrent search is also underway
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.