Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Private Advertiser; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading security

Lead strong tech team

Flexible WFH

Company perks

CBD offices

Training & development

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to set strategic cyber direction, govern risk, and lead security operations. You will shape policies, drive maturity, and oversee resilience, incident management and awareness across multiple Australian offices.

The role requires senior leadership, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to align IT security with business goals. Hybrid work options are available to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at CISO or 2IC level.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale transformational initiatives across a group.
• Strong focus on enterprise cyber risk management and AI/supply chain considerations.

Skills

CISO/2IC experience

enterprise-scale initiatives

cyber risk management

vendor management

Education

Accredited IT/Cybersecurity qualifications

Job description

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Reporting to our Chief Information Officer, the CISO is responsible for the strategic direction to increase our cyber maturity and for developing and implementing cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures.

This role has direct accountability for security strategy, governance, management, risks,recovery, awareness, training and leadership.

With multiple offices around Australia, candidates open to a hybrid work arrangement will be considered.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a CISO or 2IC level role.
• Proven experience having led enterprise-scale transformational initiatives across a group
• Proven experience uplifting cybersecurity maturity at an enterprise level
• Strong focus on enterprise cyber risk management—evaluating and mitigating security risks across all areas of the business (including emerging risks related to AI and supply chain).
• Strong technical experience with Cybersecurity and related technologies (including Best Practices)
• Experience in the execution of corporate strategies with a strong risk management mindset
• Proven ability to drive cyber resilience and business recovery strategies alongside standard threat defence.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations - including Incident Response & Management
• Exceptional Stakeholder & Vendor Management skills - including reporting and presenting to Senior Executives and Stakeholders
• Accredited tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or similar
• Strong understanding of all guidelines, standards and legislation influencing IT Security and Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery

Benefits:

• Champion everything security-related with a market leader!
• Inherit and lead a very strong technical team.
• A successful, profitable, and very stable organisation with exceptional tenure
• Full-time role with a very competitive salary package + bonus + share options + benefits + perks
• Flexible working arrangements and WFH as much as you need to
• Discounts across award-winning brands and partners
• Modern CBD Offices + equipment and WFH setup
• A sustainable and diverse organisation
• A long-term home (most of our team have been with us for many years)
• Social calendar of events, tech events/meetups and company trips
• Exceptional training, learning and development on offer
• Somewhere you can really take your career to the next level!

About Us / Our Culture:

One of Australia’s leading and award-winning companies, attracting millions of users and customers every day.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that will contribute to exceptional experiences for our customers and to creating a great place to work for our team members and communities.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTIQ+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities.

We offer a range of flexible working options so team members can find the work-life balance that’s right for them and their unique well-being needs.

We look forward to discussing your next career move with you very soon!