Cyber Security Officer

Your Opportunity

In this role as the Cyber Security Officer, you will assist the Manager ICT in the delivery of timely, efficient, customer focussed Cyber Security strategic objectives. You will also support the efficient operation of Council’s enterprise networks, hardware platforms, core network infrastructure, communication platforms, applications and access control systems while maintaining a high-level of system accuracy.

STATUS:

Permanent, Full-time

HOURS of WORK:

72.5 hours per fortnight | 9-day fortnight

PAY LEVEL:

$3,968.41 – $4,212.28 per fortnight (Level 6)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Warwick, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply ALL information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to the requirements of this position, please contact:

Brett Woodman, Manager Information, Communications & Technology on ph. [1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372).

Send your full application to: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Legal right to live and work in Australia
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality ICT support to clients supporting at least one of the following Cyber Security activities, such as Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, or Cyber Defence Tools; with emphasis on self-managing workloads, prioritising tasks and working unsupervised.

MANDATORY LICENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• A Class C (car) licence or greater is required.
• A person in this position will need to hold a tertiary qualification(s) in ICT-related disciplines; OR related ICT industry certifications and demonstrate sufficient subject matter experience and knowledge within the ICT industry.

Benefits of the position include:

• Discounted corporate health insurance plans
• Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships
• Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
• Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave
• Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 27,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

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