Cyber Security Leadership
Our organisation seeks a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead our cyber security, compliance, risk, and identity environment. Reporting to the Head of IT Operations, this role will oversee a small team and engage with senior leadership, academics, researchers, and operational IT units to deliver a strong cyber posture in line with frameworks like ISO27001 and WA Cyber Security Policy.
The successful candidate will have oversight of identity management practices, incident response, and business continuity while driving a program of improvement across security standards, reporting, and organisational resilience. Their expertise in information security, risk frameworks, and compliance will enable them to influence stakeholders from the C-suite to the classroom.
* Define, implement, and own the university's cybersecurity strategy
* Lead a team covering governance, security operations, and student/contractor engagement
* Act as primary liaison for audits, disaster recovery planning, and internal/external compliance
* Establish and report on performance metrics and risk indicators across all domains
* Work cross-functionally to embed best practice frameworks (ASD Essential 8, ISO27001)
* Drive the roadmap for uplift initiatives and continuous maturity improvement
* Engage with the broader organisation (academics, researchers, admin) to build awareness and deliver business-aligned solutions
* Provide technical and strategic input on emerging threats, vendor solutions, and architectural uplift
We are seeking a people leader with a proactive, outcome-focused mindset who brings deep expertise in information security, risk frameworks, and compliance. If you're comfortable influencing stakeholders and leading a team, we'd love to hear from you.