Senior SAP Security Specialist

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Full Time, Temporary – 12months
• Location: Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available across NSW Department of Education offices.
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $149,739 to $173,174 plus super & annual leave loading.

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Senior SAP Security Specialist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will deliver exceptional customer service, oversee the maintenance of SAP systems—including legacy environments—and support the implementation of innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities include managing SAP Security and GRC Access Control—conducting risk assessments, designing security roles, and ensuring compliance with business, audit, and internal standards.

You will collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure system modifications adhere to security protocols, monitor SAP GRC tools for segregation of duties (SoD) risks, and resolve user access issues to optimize security and user experience.

You will lead audit remediation efforts, oversee access compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the security domain. Your expertise will also support system performance, facilitate change management, and ensure compliance within governance frameworks, while staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

If you are a proactive security professional with a passion for excellence, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our success.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Extensive experience in large enterprise environments, with a focus on the education sector, and a deep understanding of digital challenges, risks, issues, and opportunities in this industry
• Proven expertise in SAP Security and GRC, including hands-on experience with GRC Access Control, SoD risk remediation, and managing security in complex, large-scale systems
• Solid knowledge of IT service management principles and frameworks such as ITIL, along with familiarity with process tools and methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, proficient in diagnosing security issues, audit findings, and access-related concerns
• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of liaising effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and auditors, providing clear guidance, advice, and detailed documentation
• Thrive on working in a high-volume environment and have the ability to manage difficult and complex inquiries in a professional manner with sensitivity and discretion. Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and address the following targeted questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role: 

1. Please describe how your experience in SAP Security aligns with the requirements of this role. (Max 300 words)
2. Referencing your relevant skills and experience in SAP Security, describe a recent technical project you have led. Include how you addressed problems you encountered, and what communication strategies you used to engage and influence key stakeholders. (Max 300 words)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who are not currently employed by the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC’s validity (up to 5 years).

Closing date:  Tuesday 26 August 2025  at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Wil Paredes details at wilfred.paredes@det.nsw.edu.au 

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.