IT Governance & Cybersecurity Specialist

Company description:

At Taronga Zoo in Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, we lead conservation efforts in the field and participate in regional and global conservation breeding programs to establish insurance populations for species threatened in the wild. We also operate two wildlife hospitals that treat and rehabilitate injured native wildlife, as well as providing best practice health care for the animals at our Zoos.

Taronga has a deep commitment to conservation science. In Australia and internationally, we work with universities, governments and conservation partners to respond to challenges impacting wildlife and people. We also have a proud tradition of delivering conservation education programs that increase knowledge and awareness and inspire students to become global leaders in conservation. Taronga receives support from the NSW Government and the Taronga Foundation. Established in 2000, the Taronga Foundation raises funds for conservation, education programs and wildlife in our care.

Job description:

• Based at Taronga Zoo Sydney
• Temporary, full-time position
• TCSA Salaried Employees Award, Clerk Grade 8 — annual package $142,243 (base salary $125,500 plus superannuation and leave loading)

Taronga Zoo Sydney is seeking an experienced, hands-on IT Governance and Cyber Security Specialist to join the Information Technology team.

You will take ownership of day-to-day governance, risk, compliance and cyber security activities, work directly in key platforms, coordinate stakeholders and drive actions through to closure.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of IT, this hands-on role delivers Taronga's IT governance, cyber security risk, controls, compliance, audit and resilience activities.

Key accountabilities

• Use UpGuard and Zscaler to monitor security posture, coordinate remediation and oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Lead vulnerability management, compliance monitoring and change-control assurance, including penetration testing, Red Team exercises, and forensic investigations.
• Own the Cyber Assurance Framework, integrating IT risks and controls and keeping evidence, owners and actions current.
• Provide regular governance, risk, cyber security and compliance reporting, highlighting trends, exceptions, and overdue actions.
• Maintain the IT policy register and coordinate scheduled policy reviews and updates with document owners.
• Lead IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including plans, exercises and improvement actions.
• Own assigned governance and cyber security deliverables, escalate blockers early and meet agreed deadlines and standards.
• Lead the IT audit program, including responses, evidence collection, stakeholder coordination, management responses, and remediation tracking.

About you

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in ICT or equivalent practical experience in IT governance, risk, compliance or cyber security.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to drive actions across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Broad knowledge of Windows, networking, firewalls, cloud, SIEM, DLP and CASB.
• Hands-on experience in system administration, vulnerability management, Red Team exercises, digital forensics, or penetration testing.
• Experience supporting or leading PCI, cyber security or financial audits.
• Practical knowledge of the Essential Eight, including maturity assessment, evidence, and remediation.
• A current NSW driver licence, including the ability to drive a manual vehicle, or an equivalent licence that can be formally recognised.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current volunteer NSW Working with Children Check.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Complimentary family and friends' pass to Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
• Discounts on award-winning accommodation at both sites.
• Discounted food and beverages across both sites.
• Fitness Passport.
• Additional employee benefits.

We value diversity

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity across gender, age, culture, religion, language and personal circumstances.

We welcome the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.

How to apply

Submit your resume, a one-page cover letter and responses to the two target questions below.

1. Describe a governance or cyber security improvement that you personally delivered. What tools or registers did you use, how did you coordinate stakeholders and how did you ensure actions were completed?
   
   
2. Describe an IT audit response that you led or coordinated. How did you gather evidence, manage stakeholders and responses, and track actions through to closure?

Applications close: 11:59pm Tuesday 10 November 2026

We offer:

Together, we take on meaningful projects and work towards our shared vision of a better and wilder future. It's all about the mini moments that contribute to our mighty mission and shape our collective success.