Platform Security Risk Specialist

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end.

If finding complex technological solutions is your game, we've got the team for you. You're going to help us create seamless operations that result in efficiency for millions of customers.

In this role, you'll:

Provide specialist security risk expertise across cloud and on premises platforms to protect Transport for NSW systems and data. Embed secure by design practices, ensures compliance with policy and regulation, and supports safe, reliable platform delivery.

Lead platform security risk assessments, designs and embeds security controls, monitors risk and control effectiveness, manages exceptions and audit activities, and supports incident preparedness and remediation in a complex, multi-vendor environment.

Strong experience in cyber and cloud security risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance, supported by relevant qualifications or certifications. Success relies on high accountability, integrity, problem solving, communication, and the ability to collaborate and influence without direct authority.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack

About you

Operates independently to manage day‑to‑day security risk responsibilities, making decisions within agreed standards and escalating only complex or sensitive issues. Holds no direct reports or separate budget but works within established governance and financial delegations.

Applies recognised cyber risk frameworks to manage cloud and platform security risks, ensuring audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and effective vulnerability and control management. The role is supported by relevant qualifications and professional security certifications.

Delivers outcomes through strong integrity, accountability, problem‑solving, communication, and technical expertise. Success relies on collaboration, influence, and disciplined planning to embed security risk management into platform operations and organisational outcomes.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

Apply today 

Applications close 11:59 PM Tuesday 20 October, 2026.

For more information about this role, please contact OCEANE.THOMAS-GERVAIS@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

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