Chief Information Security Officer

ASIC; Canberra; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Job summary

ASIC is seeking a senior cyber security leader to shape and deliver the enterprise security strategy, protect critical systems and data, and strengthen resilience. You will advise the Commission, govern risk, monitor threats, coordinate incident responses, and drive secure-by-design across major transformation programs.

A proven track record in regulated environments is essential. You will lead a high-performing function, aligning security with business priorities while promoting inclusion and

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategy, operations, resilience and transformation in a large/regulated environment.
• Ability to translate cyber risk into clear priorities and actions.
• Trusted adviser to senior leaders and cross-government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASIC's enterprise cyber security strategy and resilience program.
• Advise executives on security posture, risk and investment.
• Oversee governance, assurance, threat monitoring and incident response.
• Embed secure-by-design practices across services and transformation initiatives.
• Lead the Cyber Security Transformation Program (year 3 of 4).

Skills

Cyber security strategy

Risk management

Governance

Incident response

Threat monitoring

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic advisory

Education

Cyber security qualifications

Related IT/CS/Business degree

Job description

• Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or Perth location, other locations considered
• Shape ASIC's enterprise cyber security strategy and resilience agenda
• Lead a high-performing function protecting systems, data and public trust
• Ongoing position
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Sunday 25 October

Purpose

Lead ASIC's enterprise cyber security agenda at a time of significant technology change. You will protect critical systems and data, strengthen organisational resilience and enable the secure, responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies.

Your role

As ASIC's senior cyber security leader, you will advise the Commission and executives on security posture, risk and investment; lead governance, assurance, threat monitoring and incident response; and embed secure-by-design practices across services and transformation initiatives. You will also lead the third year of ASIC's four-year Cyber Security Transformation Program, strengthen capability and culture, and build a contemporary, resilient function.

About You

You are an accomplished cyber security executive who has led strategy, operations, resilience and transformation in a large, complex or regulated environment. You combine technical credibility with sound judgement and can turn cyber risk into clear priorities and practical action. You are a trusted adviser to senior leaders, an influential partner across government and industry, and an inclusive people leader who builds high-performing teams. Relevant qualifications in cyber security, information technology, computer science or business management are required.

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit ourwebsiteor review ourCorporate Plan. To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and NV1 Assessment.