Controls and Design Assurance Manager

Anglicare Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Tax-free income

Meals & entertainment allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a senior leader to safeguard digital assets and lead the Cyber Security Controls Assurance Program. You will oversee security controls design, testing and maintenance to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance across the organisation.

You will mentor a small team, collaborate with IT, legal and senior leadership, and drive governance across cloud and on-premises environments.

Qualifications

• You are a strategic leader with deep expertise in cyber security controls, governance and risk management.
• You bring strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable strategies.
• Proven experience in cyber security controls assurance and risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee Anglicare's Cyber Security Controls Assurance Program.
• Lead security architecture reviews and risk-based design assessments.
• Ensure secure Identity Governance, Data Loss Protection and Privileged Access Management.
• Standardise cloud and network security controls across hybrid environments.
• Oversee vulnerability management and risk mitigation programs.
• Implement secure DevOps frameworks and compliance in development pipelines.
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide compliance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT, Cyber Security or Risk Management

Job description

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As Controls and Design Assurance Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in safeguarding Anglicare's digital assets, data and IT infrastructure. You'll lead the Cyber Security Controls Assurance Program, ensuring security controls are designed, tested and maintained for operational effectiveness and compliance. You'll be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.

Transform lives, every single day

Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen.

We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support. And now, we're extending our reach and impact even further.

As Controls and Design Assurance Manager, you'll play a critical leadership role in safeguarding Anglicare's digital assets, data and IT infrastructure. You'll lead the Cyber Security Controls Assurance Program, ensuring security controls are designed, tested and maintained for operational effectiveness and compliance. You'll be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values - we live them.

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security and IT Risk, you will lead a small team of cyber security professionals and in adition collaborate with IT, legal, compliance and senior leadership to align cyber security governance with organisational goals. From architectural security reviews to vulnerability management and data protection initiatives, you'll ensure robust security frameworks that protect our mission.

With integrity and resilience, you will

• Develop and oversee Anglicare's Cyber Security Controls Assurance Program
• Lead security architecture reviews and risk-based design assessments
• Ensure secure Identity Governance, Data Loss Protection and Privileged Access Management
• Standardise cloud and network security controls across hybrid environments
• Oversee vulnerability management and risk mitigation programs
• Implement secure DevOps frameworks and compliance in development pipelines
• Engage senior stakeholders and provide compliance reporting

What you'll bring

You are a strategic leader with deep expertise in cyber security controls, governance and risk management. You bring strong analytical skills, excellent communication and the ability to translate complex security concepts into actionable strategies.

You will also need:

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Cyber Security or Risk Management
• Proven experience in cyber security, controls assurance and risk governance
• Familiarity with frameworks such as SCF, NIST and ISO 27001
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to advise senior leadership on cyber security risk and compliance

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice - for the individuals and communities we support, and for the dedicated people who make it happen.

At Anglicare, you'll enjoy the security and support of a well-established organisation, while being empowered to shape a rewarding career. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds.

Benefits include

• Flexible work options to support work-life balance
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free income, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Are you ready for a career that means more?

Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Application Close Date: October 14, 2026