Security Performance Lead

Telstra Corporation; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance pay

Learning programs

Global presence

Annual leave

Telstra day off

Product discounts

Equipment provided

Job summary

Telstra Corporation seeks a Security Performance Lead to orchestrate Agile delivery, oversee operational performance, and deliver analytics across Security Engineering and Cyber Security. You will drive reporting and data-driven improvements using enterprise tools and partner with CTLs and Program Managers.

The role focuses on capabilities development, governance, and cross-chapter collaboration, with access to Telstra learning programs and a broad global footprint.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop operational reporting and analytics.
• Proficient with Telstra reporting systems and data workflows.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational support for Security, including metrics, analytics, and reporting.
• Develop and manage chapter reporting capabilities to drive business outcomes.
• Deliver performance improvements based on data insights.
• Coordinate with CTLs and Program Managers to align capacity with priorities.
• Support backlog refinement, dependency management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure work is sequenced to meet timelines and outcomes.
• Contribute to cross-Chapter initiatives and governance tasks.
• Act as a point of contact for system administration.

Skills

PowerBI

Excel

Workday

Fieldglass

Power Query

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Coordination

Analytics

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

Workday

Fieldglass

Power Query

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 25 Aug 2026 11:59pm

Job Title Security Performance Lead

Job Summary The role supports Chapter Type Leads and Security Engineering (CTLs) through Agile delivery orchestration, operational performance management, reporting, analytics, and system administration, interfacing between Security Engineering, Security Enablement Chapter Area and Cyber Security.

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the role

The role supports Chapter Type Leads and Security Engineering (CTLs) through Agile delivery orchestration, operational performance management, reporting, analytics, and system administration.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• Additional 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for)

What you’ll do:

• Managing operational support for Security, including performance metrics, analytics, and reporting via Workday, Interactions, and Fieldglass.
• Development and management of Chapter specific reporting capabilities to ensure effective business outcomes are achieved using data.
• Delivering performance improvements across the Chapter based on data insights
• Coordinating with CTL and Program Managers to align available capacity and capabilities to delivery priorities.
• Assist CTLs with driving a service improvement plan for their specific portfolio
• Supporting backlog refinement, dependency management, and stakeholder engagement to maintain delivery momentum.
• Ensuring work is sequenced and progressed to meet agreed timelines and outcomes.
• Contributing to cross-Chapter Area initiatives, such as the Champion Program.
• Acting as a point of contact for operational governance tasks and system administration.

About you:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and support operational reporting, analytics, and performance management using Telstra reporting systems (PowerBI, Excel, Power Query etc)
• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel
• Proficiency in enterprise systems including Workday and Fieldglass.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and coordination skills.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and use of Telstra's business planning, performance, and Game Plan way of working
• Knowledge of current trends & focus within the Security industry.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this.

Talk to us about what flexibility means to you.

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General's Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. Weve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too.

Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether its endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we're motivated to be our best here.

We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply.

In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams