Cyber Security Program Director

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging options

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia invites applications for a Cyber Security Program Director based in Melbourne. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working, with at least two days on site, and leads the cyber security program across the organisation.

You will translate strategy into a prioritized program, build governance, manage risks and dependencies, and work with executives to secure funding and align with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in program management in a large, regulated environment, with at least 5 years in cyber security.
• Experience delivering complex cyber security programs aligned to strategic business requirements.
• Strong understanding of cyber security concepts and threats, able to translate to business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with executives and technical teams.
• Qualifications including Agile/PRINCE2/PMP certifications and health sector familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Translate the organisation’s cyber strategy, risk profile, and regulatory obligations into a clear, prioritised program of work.
• Design and implement governance frameworks to monitor and report on program activities.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple business units.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the cyber security team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes and effective communication.

Skills

Program management

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science / Information Technology / Project Management

Professional certifications (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP)

Job description

Job Description: About the role As the Cyber Security Program Director, you will be responsible for the development, management, coordination, delivery and direction of St Vincent’s Health Australia’s Cyber Security program. Your leadership will ensure that our cyber initiatives align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and the overall risk profile of the organisation. You will: Develop and manage the cyber security program to deliver enhancements, new capabilities, and realisation of benefits across the organisation. Collaborate closely with Cyber Security Program Managers, Project Managers, and technical teams to plan, prioritise, and deliver the program effectively. Create and present business cases for funding the cyber program, including investment options, cost modelling, and risk assessments. Lead stakeholder management strategies, engaging effectively with senior executives and business leaders to ensure alignment and support for cyber initiatives.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Translate the organisation’s cyber strategy, risk profile, and regulatory obligations into a clear, prioritised program of work.
• Design and implement effective governance frameworks to monitor and report on program activities, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies associated with project execution across multiple business units.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the cyber security team, promoting the organisation’s mission and values.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes and effective communication.

Things that work for us

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management and project management in a large, complex highly regulated environment, with at least 5 years specifically in cyber security.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering complex cyber security programs and projects based on strategic business requirements.
• Strong understanding of cyber security concepts, practices, and emerging threats, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and engage with senior executives and technical teams.
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field, along with relevant professional certifications (e.g., Agile, PRINCE2, PMP) is a must Familiarity with health sector concepts and regulatory requirements is desirable, along with experience in managing projects within complex and highly regulated environments.

Things that work for you

• Permanent, full-time role based in Melbourne with hybrid working (minimum two day a week on site)
• Competitive salary packaging options
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

Why become part of St Vincent’s Health Australia

Because you’re like us, you believe in our vision that every person, whoever and wherever they are, is served with excellent and compassionate care, by a better and fairer health and aged care system. Better for all our people, who work tirelessly to provide the highest levels of care and quality of life for our patients and clients. And better support for the local communities we play an important role in and continue to support.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Closing Date: 19 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.