Cyber Security Manager - Respond

About WorkCover Queensland

At WorkCover Queensland our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. Our flexible work environment allows you to be your best every day and contribute to the big picture.

Our organisation is made up of individuals who collaborate and seek to engage others, working together as One Team. We embrace diversity and value people who bring personal energy and authenticity to everything they do. If you’re someone with a strong values-oriented compass and you want to achieve sustainable outcomes, you will find a great community at WorkCover.

About the Opportunity : Cyber Security Manager – Respond

WorkCover Queensland is investing significantly in its cyber security capability - expanding our team, uplifting maturity, and enhancing how we respond to and manage cyber incidents. It’s an exciting time to join our growing Cyber and Information Security function, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) you will lead the ‘Respond’ function, ensuring WorkCover can manage cybersecurity incidents 24 / 7, respond effectively, and minimise impact on people, systems, and information assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ‘Respond’ function to deliver 24 / 7 incident management, analysis, reporting, escalation, containment, and mitigation.
• Drive orchestration, automation, and improvement of incident response processes to strengthen efficiency, accuracy and recovery times.
• Act as alternate leader for the Detect function when required, overseeing monitoring, analysis, and threat detection activities.
• Report on key operational metrics and the effectiveness of WorkCover’s Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and specialists, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborate across the organisation to enhance cyber maturity and embed a strong security culture.
• Stay ahead of emerging risks, technologies, and regulatory changes to inform continuous improvement.

Qualifications

About Us

The Cyber Security team sits within our Digital and Technology Group and is growing through exciting investment and expansion. We’re a supportive, forward‑thinking team focused on protecting WorkCover’s information assets and supporting our people through innovation, trust, and shared purpose. We take pride in what we do, celebrate our wins, and foster an environment where ideas and initiative are encouraged.

Benefits

We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution), study assistance, and a holistic health and wellbeing program. You’ll enjoy flexible hybrid work, personalised learning and development opportunities, and a supportive organisational culture.

Application Process

Please submit your resume along with a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you’re a strong fit for this role. Highlight your motivations for applying, your approach to operational cyber leadership, and how your experience will help strengthen WorkCover’s cyber security response capability. Applications close at 5pm, Monday 27th of October.

Pre‑employment Checks

Pre‑employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Employment History Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. To provide you the best experience we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Agency Disclaimer

WorkCover does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and will not be liable for related fees. All recruitment is managed internally. Agencies must not represent or promote WorkCover roles without prior written authorisation.

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