Associate Director Cyber Security and Vendor Management

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Ultimo NSW invites an Associate Director to lead cyber security and vendor management, shaping security strategies, policies and controls while aligning with business goals. You will drive procurement, vendor relationships and contract management, balancing risk, cost and performance, and you will influence senior stakeholders across NSW Government frameworks.

This role demands strategic leadership, collaborative culture and deep security expertise to

Qualifications

• Strong cyber security expertise, including security frameworks, risk management, governance, compliance and incident response.
• Ability to develop and implement cyber security strategies, influence senior stakeholders and embed a strong security culture.
• Experience in technology procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Sound commercial judgement, balancing security and regulatory obligations with service quality, cost and delivery priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to complex challenges.
• A commitment to building an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Experience working within NSW Government, with understanding of NSW Cyber Security Policy and procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of cyber security frameworks, policies and controls.
• Strengthen protection of critical systems and information and advise senior stakeholders.
• Oversee technology sourcing, vendor relationships and contract management for secure, compliant outcomes.
• Balance security, regulatory obligations with service quality, cost and delivery priorities.

Skills

Cyber security

Security frameworks

Risk management

Governance & compliance

Incident response

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Job description

Associate Director Cyber Security and Vendor Management

Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences – Ultimo NSW

Take the lead in a pivotal role at the intersection of cyber security, strategic leadership and commercial performance.

You will drive the development and implementation of cyber security frameworks, policies and controls, strengthen protection of critical systems and information, and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders. You will also lead technology sourcing, vendor relationships and contract management to deliver secure, compliant and value-for-money outcomes.

We are looking for a strategic and influential leader who brings:

• Strong cyber security expertise, including security frameworks, risk management, governance, compliance and incident response.
• A proven ability to develop and implement cyber security strategies, influence senior stakeholders and embed a strong security culture.
• Experience in technology procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Sound commercial judgement, balancing security and regulatory obligations with service quality, cost and delivery priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to complex challenges.
• A commitment to building an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture.

Experience working within NSW Government, with a strong understanding of the NSW Cyber Security Policy, government procurement frameworks and relevant regulatory obligations, is highly desirable.

Bring your technical expertise, strategic mindset and commercial acumen to strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful organisational impact.

About Powerhouse

Powerhouse Museum is located at the intersection of arts, design, science, and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is the custodian of more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia. We are undertaking a landmark $1.3 billion infrastructure renewal program, led by the creation of Powerhouse Parramatta; expanded research and public facilities at Powerhouse Castle Hill; the heritage revitalisation of the iconic Powerhouse Ultimo; and the ongoing operation of Sydney Observatory.

Role Description

Candidate Guide

Take the lead in a pivotal role at the intersection of cyber security, strategic leadership and commercial performance.

You will drive the development and implementation of cyber security frameworks, policies and controls, strengthen protection of critical systems and information, and provide trusted advice to senior stakeholders. You will also lead technology sourcing, vendor relationships and contract management to deliver secure, compliant and value-for-money outcomes.

We are looking for a strategic and influential leader who brings:

• Strong cyber security expertise, including security frameworks, risk management, governance, compliance and incident response.
• A proven ability to develop and implement cyber security strategies, influence senior stakeholders and embed a strong security culture.
• Experience in technology procurement, vendor management, contract negotiation and supplier performance.
• Sound commercial judgement, balancing security and regulatory obligations with service quality, cost and delivery priorities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with a collaborative approach to complex challenges.
• A commitment to building an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture.

Experience working within NSW Government, with a strong understanding of the NSW Cyber Security Policy, government procurement frameworks and relevant regulatory obligations, is highly desirable.

Bring your technical expertise, strategic mindset and commercial acumen to strengthen cyber resilience and deliver meaningful organisational impact.

Role Description

Candidate Guide

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBT+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.