Senior Cyber Security Engineer - 12 Month FTC

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and detail-orientated individual to join our IT team at Wesfarmers Corporate Office. Reporting to the Cyber Security Engineering and Architecture Lead, this role will provide hands-on technical expertise to Wesfarmers OneDigital (OnePass). You will also play an active role in the delivery of solutions that support our cyber security requirements.

This is a full-time 12 month fixed-term position ideally based in Melbourne (however we would also consider Perth).

Why Wesfarmers?

• Work at Scale: Be part of a powerhouse group with 120,000+ team members, supporting legendary brands like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, and OneDigital.
• Tech-Driven Impact: Shape the security of cutting-edge cloud platforms, data, and digital services used by millions.
• Culture of Growth: Thrive in a flexible, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment that values integrity, openness, and innovation.
• Career Acceleration: Access outstanding career progression, professional development, and a suite of benefits including paid parental leave, study assistance, and discounts across the Wesfarmers Group 

What You’ll Do

• Engineer Security at Every Layer: Engineer Security at Every Layer: Design, implement, and automate security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
• Architect for the Future: Contribute to solution architecture, high-level and as-built documentation, and drive the adoption of zero-trust and security-by-design principles.
• Lead and Collaborate: Work closely with product, engineering, and business leaders to integrate security into every decision and roadmap. Champion secure coding, infrastructure-as-code, and DevSecOps practices.
• Innovate and Respond: Proactively Secure Our Digital Ecosystem: Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance the posture and resilience of all our digital platforms, especially our public-facing customer applications. You will drive this by leading the adoption of new security tools and frameworks
• Mentor and Influence: Share your expertise, uplift cyber maturity, and help shape a culture where security is everyone’s responsibility 

Your Tech Toolbox

• Cloud & Automation: AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, AWS CDK, Docker, CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Monitoring: Microsoft Defender Suite, Sentinel, Entra, Tenable, Palo Alto, Abnormal, VMware.
• Programming: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Identity & Access: Identity & Access: IAM, RBAC, PAM, Conditional Access, MFA, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML
• OS & Device Management: Windows 11, MacOS, Intune, M365.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, IT, or Cyber Security.
• Cloud certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS) and/or industry certifications (CISSP, CREST, CEH, CISA, CISM).
• 5+ years’ experience designing and deploying cyber security solutions in cloud and on-premises environments.
• Deep expertise in cloud security, DevSecOps, automation, and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, ACSC Essential Eight).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and making a real impact.

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. Wesfarmers’ achievements are deeply rooted in the desire to continually reinvent ourselves for the brands we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We recently expanded our online offer to bring together the Group’s digitally native businesses, including the OnePass membership program, the Catch marketplace, and the Group data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we also operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we’re currently developing an integrated lithium project, including mine, concentrator and refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

About the team

Our Technology team provides end to end services for our Corporate Office, as well as supports knowledge sharing and best practice across the Wesfarmers Group.

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. This means promoting the development of our people and fostering a sense of belonging irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move, then combine your cover letter and resume into one document and click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 26th September 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.

For brief enquiries please contact Human Resources on (08) 9327 4223.

We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/