Security and Technical Lead (6-month fixed-term opportunity)
Job No:
BDBRC1613
Location:
Bundaberg
$116,316 per annum (pro rata) + super + benefits
Temporary Full-Time (Fixed-Term, 6 Months)
Information Services, Corporate and Commercial Services
Bundaberg Region
About Us
At Bundaberg Regional Council, we are dedicated to building a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill sets can thrive. Whether delivering essential services or driving innovative projects, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. By joining us, you’ll become part of an organisation that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to help shape a better future for everyone.
Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create.
What We Offer
- An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
- 9-day fortnight roster
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Uniform Allowance
- Wellbeing and mental health support programs, including access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to support your career growth
- Thrive in a workplace that prioritises a healthy work-life balance within a supportive and friendly team
- Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where every team member is valued
Discover more about working at Bundaberg Regional Council and the benefits we offer our employees by clicking here.
About The Opportunity
Bundaberg Regional Council is seeking a highly skilled Security and Technical Lead to strengthen our cyber security capability and support critical IT outcomes across Council. This is a fixed-term, 6-month opportunity only, suited to an experienced professional available to make an immediate impact in a short-term capacity.
This role combines strategic security leadership with hands-on technical expertise, ensuring Council's systems, infrastructure, and data remain secure, reliable, and efficient. You will also act as a senior escalation point for complex technical issues, helping to protect essential services that support our community.
About You
- Extensive experience working across multiple IT disciplines (infrastructure, networks, cloud, security, and end-user computing)
- Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse environments
- Strong practical experience with identity platforms (AD/Azure AD), networking and infrastructure, and cloud computing (Azure and AWS)
- Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g. firewalls, EDR, SIEM) and operating systems including Windows, Linux, Android, and Apple
- Proven experience applying security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or Essential 8, and managing critical incidents or security events
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and provide guidance to others
- Unrestricted Class C Driver Licence
- Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Cyber Security
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA, ITIL)
- Local Government experience
Join us and help deliver secure, reliable IT services that support the Bundaberg community.
To view the Position Description for this role, please click here.
The Selection Process
We encourage candidates to advise us of any accommodations they may need to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience throughout our recruitment process and work environment. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve. We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential.
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application online by clicking the “Apply” button. Please include:
- A current resume
- A cover letter addressing the “About You” section (max. 2 pages).
For enquiries, please contact careers@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or 1300 883 699. Please quote job reference BDBRC1613.
Applications close on Thursday 16 July 2026 11:59 pm AEST.
Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on the application close date, whichever is sooner.
Thank you for your interest in this position. To explore all our current opportunities, visit our Careers with Council webpage. We look forward to receiving your application.
