At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.
ASIC's Information Security Group is seeking a dynamic and accomplished strategic cyber security leader for this key Head of Cyber Assurance and Engagement role. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cyber risk, governance, policy and compliance, with a strong understanding of government and industry security frameworks.
* Lead ASIC's cyber assurance strategy and drive agency-wide uplift in cyber maturity and resilience
* Permanent position; Location flexible
* Salary from $215,000 to $240,000 + superannuation (depending on experience)
The team
ASIC's Cyber Security Team delivers a broad range of services across the organisation which include security architecture and design, incident response, and cyber assurance. We leverage advanced security technologies with a growing emphasis on automation and analytics to help ASIC become a best-in-class regulator for Australia's financial markets.
The role
As the Head of Cyber Assurance and Engagement, you will lead a high‐performing team responsible for identifying, assessing and tracking cyber risks across ASIC, with direct reporting of risk exposure to the executive. In this strategic role, you will serve as a key advocate for cyber security, driving initiatives that enhance cyber literacy, maturity and operational resilience throughout the organisation.
More Specifically, You Will
* Provide expert leadership in cyber assurance, focusing on risk, governance, policy, strategy and compliance with relevant government and industry frameworks.
* Advise on the design and evaluation of cyber security controls, including mechanisms to monitor their effectiveness against best practice standards.
* Enhance ASIC's cyber assurance capabilities through continuous improvement of assessment tools, key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting frameworks.
* Lead cyber security capability reporting to internal governance bodies, including information security and risk committees, the Commission and internal audit.
* Drive ASIC's 'Cyber Wise' behaviour change program to reduce human‐related cyber risks and embed a culture of cyber awareness.
* Oversee the development and ongoing refinement of the cyber third‐party risk management (TPRM) framework and associated processes.
About You
The ideal candidate for the Head of Cyber Assurance and Engagement role at ASIC is a strategic cyber security leader with deep expertise in risk, governance, policy and compliance. They will be skilled in leading teams, influencing senior stakeholders and driving initiatives that strengthen ASIC's cyber resilience. They will also possess demonstrated experience in designing and evaluating security controls, enhancing assurance frameworks and leading behavioural change programs.
In Addition, You Will Have
* Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in cyber security, with proven leadership in cyber assurance and engagement.
* Demonstrated experience developing and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes in complex IT environments.
* Strong background in leading security risk assessments across systems, services, and suppliers.
* In‐depth knowledge of Australian Government security frameworks, including PSPF, ISM, ASD Essential Eight, Australian Privacy Principles, and the NDB scheme.
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‐functional teams and build strong working relationships.
* Extensive leadership, mentoring, and people management experience.
* Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISA, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, or other relevant credentials.
Click 'apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
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 decent are encouraged to apply.
We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including
* Additional leave entitlements
* 50/50 hybrid work‐from home model
* Flexible work arrangements
* Assistance for study and professional development
Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.
To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.
To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.
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