About us At the City of Bayswater, we believe that great communities are built by people who care. That’s why we’re guided by strong values, shared purpose, and a real passion for creating meaningful change. We prioritise sustainability, community wellbeing, and welcoming places where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we’re committed to a culture that values inclusion, balance, and personal growth. Whether you're starting your journey or building on experience, we offer the chance to develop your skills, contribute meaningfully to the community, and help shape the future of a vibrant and evolving community. About the Position As the IT Security Specialist, you will play a key role in protecting the City’s information assets and strengthening our cyber security capability. You will lead the development and implementation of cyber security policies, standards and controls, ensuring alignment with recognised frameworks and best practice. This is a hands-on role where you will monitor and respond to cyber threats, manage security incidents, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and oversee key security tools and controls. You will also coordinate cyber-related audits, maintain the City’s Information Security Action Plan, and work closely with internal teams to embed security into everyday operations. You will be a trusted advisor, providing practical guidance, promoting cyber awareness, and helping build a strong, security-first culture across the organisation. About You You are an experienced IT security professional with a practical, hands-on approach to managing cyber risk in a complex environment. You have a proven ability to identify vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents and implement controls that genuinely strengthen an organisation’s security posture. You bring strong technical capability across cyber security tools and practices, including SIEM solutions (Microsoft Sentinel preferred), vulnerability assessment, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, identity and access management and application security. You are comfortable working independently, designing secure systems and providing clear, risk-based advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Just as importantly, you are a collaborative communicator who enjoys building strong relationships and promoting a security-first culture through education, guidance and support. You adapt well to change, contribute positively to a high-performing team, and are willing to participate in an on-call or out-of-hours roster when required. What we offer You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a total remuneration package of up to $124,459.04 per annum, comprising a $106,375.25 base salary, 12% employer superannuation, and an optional 5% employee salary-sacrifice matched by the City, delivering up to 22% total superannuation, as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including: 22 days Annual Leave plus 17.5% leave loading Option to purchase an additional 4 weeks of leave per year Flexible work arrangements Free aquatic and gym membership Training and development opportunities Employee health and wellbeing program Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Program Corporate health insurance discounts Diverse and inclusive work environment *conditions apply Closing Date: 04:00pm, 26 February 2026 To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below. For any further queries please contact Victor Luo, Coordinator Corporate Solutions & Services on 08 9270 4. The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button. Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role. JEREMY EDWARDS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA community, and young people. Attachments: - How to Apply for Job Vacancy.pdf - Information for Applicants.pdf.pdf - Inside Industrial Agreement 2023_opt.pdf - PD IT Security Specialist.pdf
