Senior Security Identity Engineer

• Lead and improve identity governance and access management capability across a large and complex organisation. 
• Permanent full-time opportunity 
• Office location based in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 + super 

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.  

As Senior Security Identity Engineer, you'll play a key role in helping ensure the right people have the right access at the right time. You'll design, implement and continually improve identity and access management solutions that support secure, seamless and compliant access across the department. 

Working across a complex technology environment, you'll partner with cyber security specialists, digital teams, business stakeholders and vendors to solve challenging security problems, improve governance and deliver modern identity services that protect our systems, data and people. 

• Tertiary degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience. 

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.  

(We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day. 

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.  

Applications close 11:55pm Wednesday 23 September 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Moin Sobhan (A/ Manager Security Engineering) at moin.sobhan@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months. 

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'. 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.