Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
We are seeking a Cyber Security Delivery Specialist (Business Analysis) to play a key role in translating cyber security requirements, risks and regulatory obligations into practical, measurable business outcomes. This role sits at the intersection of cyber security, technology delivery and business transformation. You will partner with cyber specialists, architects, project teams and business stakeholders to define requirements, drive implementation and ensure security controls are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Lead business analysis activities across cyber security projects and programs from discovery through to implementation and operational handover.
- Gather, analyse and document business, functional, non-functional and security requirements.
- Translate cyber risks, regulatory obligations and architecture standards into practical delivery outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops, current-state assessments, gap analyses, impact assessments and solution design activities.
- Define and maintain requirements traceability, acceptance criteria, risks, decisions and implementation evidence.
- Partner with technical teams to review designs, validate controls and support implementation across identity, network, cloud and security technologies.
- Ensure cyber security requirements are embedded within procurement, solution design, testing and project delivery activities.
- Support security assurance activities, including testing, remediation, risk assessments and governance reporting.
- Prepare audit-ready documentation, compliance evidence and reporting for governance forums and assurance reviews.
- Build strong relationships across business, technology and cyber security teams to drive successful delivery outcomes.
Who are you?
You are an experienced Business Analyst with a strong cyber security background who can confidently bridge the gap between technical specialists and business stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security initiatives within a complex or regulated environment.
- Strong business analysis capability including requirements gathering, process mapping, impact assessment and solution design.
- Experience across cyber security domains such as IDAM, PAM, MFA, cyber resilience, vulnerability management, secure access and governance.
- Hands-on understanding of cyber security technologies, infrastructure and networking concepts including firewalls, segmentation, identity, cloud security, logging and monitoring.
- Experience integrating security requirements into procurement, solution design, testing and project delivery frameworks.
- Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and standards such as Essential Eight, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Zero Trust principles.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience preparing governance reports, audit evidence and executive-level documentation.
- The ability to balance security outcomes, delivery timelines, operational requirements and commercial considerations.
What's in it for you?
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years anda 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working’ category.
South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:
- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
- Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.
We're for everyone
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.
We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au.
Keen to make an impact?
Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday 18th November 2026!
To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check.
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.
Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.
