At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Principal – Strategic Business Analyst (Cyber) to join our Information and Technology Group’s Information Security Office. In this senior role, you will provide expert analysis and validation of business requirements to support the delivery of cyber security and information management initiatives. You will play a key role in strengthening the organisation’s security posture by translating cyber strategy, regulatory obligations, and enterprise risk frameworks into practical, business-aligned solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work across complex IT and OT environments, influencing strategic outcomes and driving improved information governance and security practices.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
- Leading the definition, validation, and translation of business, security, and information requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions
- Analysing end-to-end business processes driven by cyber security, regulatory, and information management needs
Partnering with stakeholders across cyber security, technology, and business teams to elicit and document clear, actionable requirements
- Developing business cases and supporting investment decisions, ensuring alignment to risk reduction, compliance, and organisational strategy
- Facilitating workshops, process mapping (current and future state), and requirements gathering activities
- Supporting delivery teams with user stories, backlog development, testing, change management, and training activities
- Identifying inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process optimisation and continuous improvement
- Ensuring solutions are secure by design and aligned with cyber security frameworks, information governance standards, and regulatory obligations
- Supporting audit, assurance, and compliance activities through clear documentation and traceability of requirements and controls
- Providing regular status reporting and maintaining strong stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Key skills and experience:
Technical Expertise & Experience
- Extensive experience in cyber security, information management, risk, or compliance domains
- Proven ability to translate cyber security or regulatory requirements into business and technical solutions
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (e.g. NIST, Essential Eight), information governance, and data protection
- Experience working across IT and/or OT environments with embedded security considerations
- Advanced business analysis capability including process modelling (BPMN/UML), requirements definition, and SDLC knowledge
- Demonstrated experience in business case development, financial analysis, and procurement processes
- Strong knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and IIBA BABOK practices
Core Capabilities
- Ability to define functional and non-functional requirements, including security, resilience, availability, and data protection
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and relationship management across technical and business audiences
- Experience supporting risk assessments, control design, and regulatory compliance initiatives
- Strong analytical skills to identify inefficiencies, constraints, and optimisation opportunities
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- High level of accountability and commitment to delivering outcomes
- Proactive, forward-thinking mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to operate effectively in complex, multi-disciplinary environments
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Monday 20th July 2026
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected]or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement,please visit our website
