Senior Cyber Security Architect - Cyber Security Program

Senior Cyber Security Architect (Health Manager Level 5)
•    Temporary Full time, for up to 12 months
•    In-office presence with hybrid flexibility 
•    Attractive salary, from $173,345.00 + 12% Super and annual leave loading
•    Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 11th January 2026

About Us – eHealth NSW
At eHealth NSW, we’re leading the digital transformation of Australia’s largest health system. As NSW Health’s digital centre of excellence, we design, build and support world-class ICT solutions that improve patient care across the state.

eHealth NSW is leading the implementation of a multi-year Cyber Security Uplift program across NSW Health. This strategic initiative is designed to enhance cyber resilience across the state's health system, including Local Health Districts, Pillars, and Agencies. The program aims to strengthen security posture, improve threat detection and response capabilities, and ensure consistent cyber security standards are maintained across all entities. By investing in modern technologies, governance frameworks, and workforce capability, NSW Health is proactively addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape to safeguard critical health services and patient data.

About the Opportunity
As Senior Cyber Security Architect at eHealth NSW, you will play a key role in shaping and securing the digital health environment across NSW Health. You will provide expert guidance on cyber security controls, support the implementation of security frameworks, and advise on technical risk mitigation strategies.

In this role, you will:
•    Provide specialist advice on cyber security controls, including ACSC Essential Eight and NSW Cyber Security Policy requirements.
•    Evaluate and assess security methodologies and toolsets to identify and implement effective solutions.
•    Conduct technical risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for digital health systems.
     Partner with project teams to integrate security requirements into solution design and delivery.
•    Monitor emerging threats and support incident response activities with expert guidance.

About You
•    Has tertiary qualifications in Information Security, Cyber Security, or a related discipline.
•    Has extensive experience implementing cyber security controls and frameworks in large ICT organisations.
•    Demonstrates strong understanding of ACSC Essential Eight, ISO/IEC 27001, IRAP, and NSW Cyber Security Policy.
•    Possesses excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
•    Cyber Security project delivery experience and familiarity with Essential 8 Framework are highly regarded.

How to apply
Share with us your cover letter and most up to date resume (up to 5 pages), highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

We recognise that AI tools are increasingly being used to assist with resumes and applications. While we accept their use, we’re eager to see your personality and get to know the person behind the application!

For further discussions around the role or recruitment process, including adjustments, please contact our Talent Advisor at Sarah.Souter@health.nsw.gov.au or Hiring Manager, Brad Molloy at Bradley.Molloy@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ630993.

We will review all applications after the closing date. If your application is successful, you may be invited to take part in additional assessments as part of the recruitment process.

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Our people are at the heart of who we are. We support our people with great benefits so they can enrich health in millions of ways every day such as flexible work options, professional growth and career development, allocated day off per month, salary packaging and various health and wellbeing programs to support our team.

Additional information
•    This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
•    To be eligible for this role you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
•    If you reside outside of NSW, please confirm in your application you are willing to relocate should you be successful for the role