- Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 9.
- Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
- $137,681 – $147,032 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Lead secure-by-design cyber architecture that protects and enables a large, complex digital ecosystem.
The Opportunity
You will lead the design and governance of secure, scalable and resilient cyber solution architecture that underpins the University’s digital platforms and services. The role provides authoritative guidance on cyber solution design, aligns solutions to enterprise architecture strategy, and ensures compliance with relevant cybersecurity frameworks and obligations.
You will embed secure-by-design principles across technology domains, working closely with enterprise architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders. Your work will influence solution roadmaps, architecture standards, reference architectures and Architecture Decision Records, balancing security, usability, performance and risk.
You will also evaluate emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes to inform architectural decisions and risk mitigation strategies. Through strong documentation, assurance activities and governance participation, you will uplift cyber maturity, support operational continuity and strengthen digital trust across the institution.
What Success Looks Like:
- Enterprise cyber architecture solutions align with security frameworks and institutional priorities.
- Cybersecurity controls are integrated effectively across platforms, applications and cloud environments.
- Architecture standards and patterns reflect best practice and are consistently adopted.
- Senior stakeholders receive clear advice on architectural risks, trade-offs and mitigations.
- Security design assurance supports compliant, resilient solution delivery.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
- Postgraduate qualifications in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Extensive experience designing and implementing cyber architecture in complex digital environments.
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks, cloud security and enterprise architecture methodologies.
- Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience integrating cyber controls across multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including DevSecOps practices.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.
- Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
- Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
- Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
Application Details
- Position Enquiries: Direct to Roxanne Pashaei Dariani, Director Cyber Operations via [email protected] Please include the job reference code REF492S
- Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 6th July 2026
- Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
- How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.
Skills Required
- Postgraduate qualifications in Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience designing and implementing cyber architecture in complex digital environments
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks, cloud security and enterprise architecture methodologies
- Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience integrating cyber controls across multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including DevSecOps practices
- Provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia
What We Do
Western Sydney University is a public research university based in Greater Western Sydney, Australia. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. The university is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, impactful research, and community engagement, consistently ranking among the top universities globally for its contributions to sustainable development and societal challenges.
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