Job Description

Head of Security

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney
Employment Type: Permanent
Package: $220k

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Security to lead our cyber security operations. This role requires a leader who can balance strategic direction with a willingness to be hands-on when critical situations arise. A key focus will be on building, scaling, and maturing Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams, while driving the delivery of security programs and fostering a strong security-aware culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and develop the Security Operations Team to ensure delivery of cyber security services.
• Implement and continuously improve the Information Security Management Framework.
• Scope, plan, and deliver complex security programs and initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate responses to audits, compliance checks, and incident triage.
• Align organisational risk and compliance with policies, regulations, and frameworks, identifying and addressing gaps.
• Drive awareness and ownership of security across the organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• 7+ years in cyber security leadership roles, engaging with executives and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing, building, and scaling Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams.
• Strong track record in developing and delivering security strategies, roadmaps, and programs.
• Deep knowledge of security standards, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field, supported by relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer).

Culture & Conditions

• Employment subject to immunisation and reference checks.
• Commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Values-driven environment built on excellence, compassion, and inclusivity.