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Leadership role reporting to the Chief Information Officer leading cyber security strategy for Australia’s national science agency. Influence at Board and Executive level across a complex, high-trust environment. Shape cyber resilience across world-class research, national infrastructure and digital platforms.
Job Responsibility:
Championing and fostering a cyber-aware security culture across CSIRO
Leading and managing CSIRO’s cyber security strategy and cyber security program, integrated with the broader protective security framework
Establishing, maintaining and maturing the information security governance framework, including the cyber policy suite, in line with external regulatory and compliance requirements
Working collaboratively across the organisation and through governance committees to ensure consistent application of cyber security policies and controls across technology, projects, systems and services
Partnering with business and science stakeholders to manage cyber risk in alignment with the CSIRO Risk Management Framework
Supporting science activities by ensuring appropriate and proportionate cyber controls are applied
Monitoring the cyber threat landscape and overseeing cyber security incident response, including directing internal communications and performing a crisis management role for significant incidents
Reporting on cyber security risks, incidents and outcomes to the Senior Executive Team, the Board and, where required, external bodies
Requirements:
A relevant degree and or equivalent senior executive experience, in conjunction with demonstrated achievement in senior advisory and managerial roles in information management, governance and or enterprise applications and solutions delivery
Extensive senior experience across a combination of risk management, information security and information technology roles
Knowledge of common information security management frameworks
Demonstrated leadership in some of the following: information services, information policy and governance, and digital transformation
A history of establishing and leading high-performing teams, and a record of strong leadership that has contributed to or defined policy direction and strategy
Proven ability to foster effective relationships, using complex influencing strategies to ensure alignment between client or stakeholder needs and CSIRO’s objectives
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and successfully manage major conceptual technical, commercial or management problems, which have a significant impact at a Business Unit or Organisational level
Nice to have:
An appropriate information security credential such as CISM, CRISC etc or similar
Experience in delivering a cyber security strategy and roadmap for large and complex organisations
What we offer:
Attractive Salary package plus 15.4% super
Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances
A range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities