Head Of Information & Transformation Risk

Rest; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian superannuation fund is seeking a Head of Information & Transformation Risk to lead a team focused on managing information and transformation risks. The role involves collaborating with senior management to develop frameworks that meet compliance obligations. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and extensive experience in risk management, cyber security, and project delivery. This position offers personal and professional development opportunities along with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Hybrid working

Gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave

LinkedIn Learning

Income Protection Insurance

Rest Stops - meeting free breaks

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance or audit roles focused on Information Technology or Cyber Security.
• Proven ability to lead risk advisory projects and transformation programs.
• Understanding of industry standards like NIST and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information & Transformation Risk Team.
• Provide independent challenges on risk-related decisions.
• Implement frameworks for risk management and assurance.

Skills

Current certifications in Information Technology or Cyber Security (e.g., CISSP, CISA)

Experience in senior risk roles

Technical knowledge of risk management practices

Knowledge of regulatory obligations

Experience drafting papers for Senior Leaders

Education

Certifications in IT or Cyber Security

Job description

Job Description

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit‑to‑member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

The Head of Information & Transformation Risk works with the General Manager, Operational Risk & Resilience to design, develop, implement, maintain and monitor Rest’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework (including assurance activities) as it relates to Information Technology, Information Security and Project Delivery risks, demonstrating and embodying a sound risk culture, and meeting Rest’s legislative and regulatory obligations.

Location & Level

• Sydney or Melbourne
• 2nd LOD

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Information & Transformation Risk Team to develop capability, build a high performing team, foster collaboration, and increase engagement.
• Provide independent and effective challenge to Data, Technology & Delivery (DTD) teams and broader organisation over Rest activities and decisions that may affect Rest’s information & transformation risks, including risks associated with information technology, cyber security, project delivery and data.
• Lead the design, implementation and maintenance of appropriate frameworks, processes and capability supporting the management and assurance over information & transformation risks at Rest, aligning to regulatory and legislative obligations, and Rest’s strategic objectives.
• Lead Second Line controls testing, assurance and risk reviews related to DTD teams, Rest’s project portfolio and other broader enterprise business activities as required, to ensure adequate controls are implemented commensurate with risks, vulnerabilities, and threats.
• Prepare and present regular risk reporting to Executive forums and Board / Committees to support delivery of business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current certifications relevant to Information Technology or Cyber Security, such as CISSP, CISA or others as relevant (highly desired)
• Experience in senior risk, compliance or audit roles (primarily focused on Information Technology, Cyber Security and / or Project Delivery)
• Experience leading risk advisory and assurance over large projects and transformation programs
• Technical knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in risk management, technology, cyber security, project delivery, and artificial intelligence
• Knowledge of frameworks and standards relevant to risk management, technology, cyber security, project delivery, and artificial intelligence (e.g. COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, Agile, Voluntary AI Safety Standard)
• Knowledge of the superannuation industry and legislative / regulatory obligations relevant to risk management, technology, and cyber security, including SPS 220, CPS 230, CPS 234, SOCI
• Experiencedrafting high quality papers for Senior Leaders, Executives, Boards and Committees

Benefits

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
• LinkedIn Learning
• Income Protection Insurance
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)
• Rest Stops - meeting free breaks

Additional Information

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.