IT Security Architect — Strategy & Architecture Lead Flexible

AHPRA (Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly and supportive culture

Great work-life balance with genuine?/

Attractive salary plus 12% Superann**

Job summary

Ahpra is seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to lead the security architecture and engineering capability, building a high-performing team and shaping Ahpra's cyber security strategy across the organisation. Reporting to the National Director, Information & Cybersecurity, you will drive the security roadmap, uplift initiatives and embed secure-by-design principles with stakeholders.

You will balance strategic thinking with practical outcomes, identify risks, and partner with Security

Qualifications

• Experience leading security architecture and engineering initiatives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical outcomes in cyber security.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and engineering capability for Ahpra.
• Manage and mentor a team of security specialists and business analysts.
• Drive the security strategy, architecture roadmap and uplift initiatives across the organisation.
• Embed secure-by-design principles in projects and processes.

Skills

Security architecture

Leadership

Strategy development

Job description

Ahpra is seeking an experienced IT Security Architect to lead the security architecture and engineering capability, building a high-performing team and shaping Ahpra's cyber security strategy across the organisation. Reporting to the National Director, Information & Cybersecurity, you will drive the security roadmap, uplift initiatives and embed secure-by-design principles with stakeholders.

You will balance strategic thinking with practical outcomes, identify risks, and partner with Security