Identity Access Management Specialist

Cleanaway; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Paid parental leave

Great company benefits

Job summary

Cleanaway is seeking an Identity & Access Control Manager to lead IAM strategy, governance and delivery across the business. You will oversee user identities, privileges and access reviews, while shaping policies, risk controls and cross-functional collaboration to secure critical systems.

You’ll partner with technology and business teams, oversee CyberArk and SailPoint implementations, and drive the IAM roadmap within a large, ASX-listed organisation committed to sustainability and effective

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading IAM and access governance functions.
• Hands-on experience with CyberArk, SailPoint, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.
• Experience managing privileged access, segregation of duties and access reviews.
• Solid understanding of PSPF, Essential Eight, APPs and related compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of user identities, access permissions and privileged accounts.
• Strengthen security controls to prevent unauthorised access and mitigate risk.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Drive the IAM roadmap, aligning security, compliance and business objectives.
• Partner with technology and business teams to deliver seamless IAM solutions.
• Oversee SailPoint, CyberArk and related access management technologies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of user and privileged access, from provisioning to deactivation.

Skills

IAM leadership

Access governance

Stakeholder engagement

Security policy

Education

Cyber security/IAM qualifications

Tools

CyberArk

SailPoint

Azure AD

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Join us and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together!

The Opportunity

Play a pivotal role in protecting Cleanaway's digital environment. As the Identity & Access Control Manager, you'll lead the strategy, governance and delivery of identity and privileged access management across the business, ensuring secure access to critical systems while supporting major technology transformation initiatives.

Additionally, you will:

• Lead the management of user identities, access permissions and privileged accounts.
• Strengthen security controls to prevent unauthorised access and mitigate risk.
• Develop and enforce IAM policies, standards and governance frameworks.
• Drive the IAM roadmap, aligning security, compliance and business objectives.
• Partner with technology and business teams to deliver seamless IAM solutions.
• Oversee SailPoint, CyberArk and related access management technologies.
• Manage the full lifecycle of user and privileged access, from provisioning to deactivation.

About You

You're a strategic and hands-on IAM leader who thrives in complex environments. Combining strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, you influence outcomes, drive continuous improvement and build secure, scalable access management practices.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven experience leading IAM and access governance functions.
• Strong knowledge of access control frameworks, policies and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with CyberArk, SailPoint, Azure AD and Microsoft 365.
• Experience managing privileged access, segregation of duties and access reviews.
• A solid understanding of PSPF, Essential Eight, APPs and related compliance standards.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments and compliance activities.
• Relevant qualifications, certifications and leadership experience within cyber security or IAM.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence enterprise‑wide security outcomes, lead a high‑performing team and shape the future of identity and access management at Cleanaway

We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

As a national, high growth, ASX‑listed organisation with more than 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company. We are committed to achieving this while delivering industry‑leading health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance.

• Attractive salary package
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more!

Our Process

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing *********@cleanaway.com.au.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.