Registry Connect Chief Technology Officer / Cyber Security Advisor

ASIC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

ASIC is seeking the Registry Connect Chief Technology Officer and Cyber Security Advisor to provide executive leadership for technology, security and delivery across a high-impact national infrastructure program. You will shape the technology direction, oversee architecture, infrastructure, platform modernisation and data engineering while maintaining service continuity and minimizing risk.

Reporting to the Senior Responsible Officer as a key member of the digital, data and technology leadership

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology transformation in large govt or corporate programs.
• Strong background in cyber security, architecture and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Set technology vision and oversee cyber security, infrastructure, and data engineering for RegistryConnect.
• Ensure seamless transition from legacy systems to modern platforms while managing risk.

Job description

Registry Connect Chief Technology Officer / Cyber Security Advisor

• Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or Perth location, other locations considered
• Lead technology and cyber security for RegistryConnect, a nationally significant program modernising ASIC's registry services.
• Shape secure, reliable digital registers used by millions of Australians, businesses and government agencies.
• 2-year fixed term contract (possible extension)

Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Sunday 25 October 2026

Purpose

The RegistryConnect program is transforming ASIC's business registers service.

As Registry Connect Chief Technology Officer and Cyber Security Advisor, you will provide executive leadership across the technology, security and delivery capabilities underpinning this critical national infrastructure.

Reporting to the Senior Responsible Officer and a key member of the digital, data and technology leadership team, you will be accountable for the program's technology direction and cyber security outcomes.

Your role

You will set the technology vision and oversee architecture, infrastructure, solution design, cyber security, delivery and data engineering for ASIC's business and professional registers. You will guide the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms while maintaining service continuity and managing technology and security risk.

Working across ASIC, government and industry, you will align stakeholders, ensure investments deliver measurable benefits and keep the program focused on its strategic objectives.

About you

You are an accomplished technology executive who has led large scale digital transformation in a complex corporate or government environment. You bring broad expertise across technology strategy, cyber security, architecture and delivery, together with the judgement to navigate significant change.

You have a strong record of delivering secure, contemporary solutions, leading high performing teams and influencing senior stakeholders. You combine strategic leadership with practical execution, collaborative problem solving and clear accountability for results.

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit ourwebsiteor review ourCorporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.