Deputy Head of Security & Risk

Corrs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working as standard

Bonus leave

Generous parental leave entitlements

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is seeking a Senior Security Manager to translate security strategy into action and lead the Security & Risk function’s day-to-day delivery. You’ll oversee incidents, vulnerabilities and security programs while shaping future capabilities, including automation and AI-enabled operations.

You’ll partner with senior leadership, manage a small security team, and drive continuous improvement across people, processes and platforms in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or improving an ISO 27001-aligned security management framework.
• Exposure to security platforms, managed services, automation and modern security tooling.
• Ability to communicate complex security and risk concepts to executives and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working with third-party providers, service levels and governance requirements.
• Collaborative leadership style focused on developing people and delivering outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations, incident response and operational priorities.
• Act as deputy to the Head of Security & Risk and provide leadership continuity.
• Drive vulnerability management, threat management and security assurance activities.
• Oversee security vendors, managed service providers and platform performance.
• Maintain and continuously improve the firm's information security management system and audit readiness.
• Deliver meaningful security reporting and insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Champion automation, process improvement and AI-enabled security operations.
• Mentor and develop a small high-performing security team while building stakeholder relationships across the firm.

Skills

ISO 27001 framework

Security platforms & tooling

Executive communication

Third-party governance

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is seeking a Senior Security Manager to translate security strategy into action and lead the Security & Risk function’s day-to-day delivery. You’ll oversee incidents, vulnerabilities and security programs while shaping future capabilities, including automation and AI-enabled operations.

You’ll partner with senior leadership, manage a small security team, and drive continuous improvement across people, processes and platforms in a hybrid work environment.