Cyber Security Junior Incident Officer

Cyber Security Junior Incident Officer (Health Manager Level 1)

• Temporary Full-Time Exempt for up to 12 months
• Opportunity to work from our modern offices in Chatswood, St Leonards, or Charlestown
• In-office presence with hybrid flexibility for work-life balance
• Attractive salary, from $87,813.00 + 12% Super + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Up to 12 extra days off per year + 4 weeks annual leave
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging, meal allowance, fitness passport and more
• Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day through digital innovation
  
  

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 25th February 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 is implementing a NSW Health wide Cyber Security Uplift program. This multi-year strategic initiative is designed to enhance cyber resilience across the state's health system. We are working with Local Health Districts, Pillars, and Agencies to improve how we detect and respond to risks and to make sure everyone follows consistent security standards. 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 Cyber Security Junior Incident Officer at eHealth NSW, you will help make a real difference in healthcare through supporting the detection, investigation and response to cyber security incidents and digital forensics activities, helping ensure the safe and secure delivery of ICT services and projects across NSW Health.

This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on experience in cyber incident response within a large, complex and high-impact environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, trends and technologies to protect critical systems.
• Detect, respond to and resolve cyber incidents quickly, collaborating in incident “war rooms” and delivering clear analytics and reporting.
• Balance cyber risk management with efficient, high-quality service delivery.
• Research, configure and maintain security tools for cyber event logging, monitoring and investigation.
• Partner with eHealth customers and vendors to manage expectations and deliver to agreed timeframes.
• Apply and continuously improve operational practices, policies and procedures to strengthen cyber resilience.
  
  

About You

• Demonstrated experience in cyber incident detection and response, ideally within a large, complex service environment.
• Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks and tools, with hands-on experience using security technologies such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, forensic and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, exercise sound judgement, and produce clear, practical reports.
• Proven ability to prioritise and deliver work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, meeting timeframes and managing competing demands.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence positive outcomes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in a large ICT environment.
  
  

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Benefits

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:

• Flexible work options
• Professional growth and career development
• Allocated day off per month
• Salary packaging
• Various health and wellbeing programs to support our team
  
  

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 [email protected] or Hiring Manager, Brad Molloy at [email protected] and quote REQ641085.

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.

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).
• 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
• If you currently reside outside NSW, please confirm in your application your willingness to relocate if successful.