Applications Security Engineer

We’re looking for an Applications Security Engineer to join the Digital Engineering team.  

As our Application Security Engineer, you will lead and embed application security across our software development lifecycle (SDLC). 

At WorkCover Queensland our vision is to be the best worker’s compensation insurer, to make a positive difference to people’s lives and to keep Queenslanders working. Our flexible work environment allows you to be your best every day and contribute to the big picture.  

Our organisation is made up of individuals who collaborate and seek to engage others, working together as One Team. We embrace diversity and value people who bring personal energy and authenticity to everything they do. If you’re someone with a strong values-oriented compass and you want to achieve sustainable outcomes, you will find a great community at WorkCover.  

About the role: 

• Ability to identify, escalate and advocate genuine threats clearly so that the business knows how to resolve them. 

• Track, Triage, investigate, and remediate application-related security incidents/vulnerabilities at scale across multiple software solutions 

• Maintain secure coding practices and security automation 

• Champion a “security-first” culture within development teams 

• Provide expertise on OWASP, SAST, DAST, and CI/CD security integration 

• Lead training initiatives and security awareness campaigns 

• Shape our security roadmap and incident response capabilities 

What we are looking for: 

• Tertiary qualification in IT/ICT (desirable) 

• Certifications in application security (desirable) 

• 4+ years of experience in application security, secure coding, and DevSecOps at enterprise scale 

• Strong understanding of security tools, frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO27001, SOC2, GDPR) 

• Proven ability to embed security in CI/CD pipelines 

• Passion for mentoring and building cross-functional security capability 

• Experience with secure code reviews and scripting/development 

A bit about us: 

Working in a collaborative team environment within a supportive and engaged organisation, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work model, access to personalised learning and development opportunities and the holistic support of our health and wellbeing program. We offer industry competitive salaries, a generous superannuation scheme (including co-contribution) and study assistance. You can find out more about our Employee Benefits by visiting Working at WorkCover Qld.  
 
How do I apply? 

Please submit your resume and covering letter to Rebecca Williams, Senior Talent Specialist.   

We are committed to ensuring WorkCover reflects the diversity of the Queensland community. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, members of the LGBTQIA+SB community, people of all ages, people who are neurodivergent, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our recruitment team during your conversation with them. 

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees. This will include a Right to Work in Australia Check, Police Check, Education Check, Reference Check and where appropriate a Visa Check. The information provided will be treated as confidential in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld).