Lead - Digital Risk and Security

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 170.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging options

AI tools training

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Brisbane Catholic Education Office in Brisbane, QLD, seeks a Lead - Digital Risk and Security to shape enterprise cyber security strategy and governance across BCE. You will drive frameworks, uplift priorities and partner with IT, schools and external providers to strengthen resilience.

You will translate complex security issues into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders, oversee risk-based assurance, incident response and disaster readiness, and foster risk-aware decision-making across

Formación

• Senior professional with enterprise security experience.
• Proven ability to design and implement risk controls.
• Ability to communicate complex risks to executives.

Responsabilidades

• Lead BCE's cyber security strategy, governance frameworks, policies, standards and uplift roadmap.
• Oversee identification, assessment, treatment and reporting of enterprise cyber risks.
• Manage risk-based assurance activities, audits and control assessments with remediation actions.
• Provide governance across vulnerability management, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Lead incident assessment, escalation and post-incident improvement actions.
• Set direction for cyber security awareness and behaviour change across BCE.
• Translate security matters into executive reports and investment options.
• Collaborate with schools, corporate teams, providers and risk owners to strengthen resilience.

Conocimientos

Cyber risk mgmt

Governance

Stakeholder comm

Incident response

Cloud security

Vulnerability mgmt

Third-party risk

Educación

Cyber security degree

Cert: CISSP/CISM/CRISC

Descripción del empleo

Brisbane Catholic Education Office – Woolloongabba QLD

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

Take the lead in strengthening cyber security governance, risk and resilience across Brisbane Catholic Education. As Lead - Digital Risk and Security, you will shape enterprise cyber security strategy, frameworks and priorities, helping BCE deliver secure and resilient technology services. This influential role will provide trusted advice on complex cyber risks, guide security improvement initiatives and translate technical matters into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. Working across IT, schools, corporate functions and external providers, you will build greater accountability, preparedness and risk-informed decision-making across the organisation.

• Work hours:Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
• Contact:**********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About the opportunity

In this position you will:

• Lead BCE's cyber security strategy, governance frameworks, policies, standards and prioritised security uplift roadmap
• Oversee the identification, assessment, treatment and reporting of enterprise cyber security and technology risks
• Manage risk-based assurance activities, audits and control-effectiveness assessments, ensuring remediation actions are progressed
• Provide governance across vulnerability management, business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber crisis preparedness
• Guide the assessment and escalation of significant cyber security and third-party incidents, including post-incident reviews and improvement actions.
• Set the direction for cyber security awareness and behaviour change across BCE
• Translate complex security matters into clear executive-level reporting, risk treatment options and investment recommendations
• Collaborate with schools, corporate teams, technology specialists, service providers and risk owners to strengthen security practices and organisational resilience

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Demonstrated expertise in cyber risk management, control design, assurance planning and enterprise security improvement.
• Strong knowledge of third-party technology risk, cloud security, identity, information protection, vulnerability management and resilience.
• Relevant professional certification, such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC or an equivalent qualification, will be highly regarded.
• Sound professional judgement and the ability to convert complex technical information into practical advice for senior stakeholders.
• Strong influencing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical environments.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and guide effective risk-based decision-making
• Tertiary qualifications in cyber security, information technology or a related discipline or experience in cyber security governance, risk, assurance or consulting within a complex organisation.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.