Head of Technology and Cyber Security

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Permanent
  • AU$190000 - AU$220000.00 per annum + plus superannuation
  • Canberra based leadership role with occasional travel
  • Must be eligible to hold an Australian Government security clearance
  • Broad technology leadership across cyber security, cloud, architecture, applications, data and enterprise platforms

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced technology executive to shape the direction of a complex digital environment and strengthen organisational cyber resilience. Reporting to the CIO, you will lead the implementation of technology strategy, influence executive decision-making and ensure technology investments deliver secure, practical and sustainable business outcomes.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading the implementation of technology and cyber security strategy across cloud, infrastructure, enterprise applications, integration, data and architecture.
  • Providing trusted advice to the CIO, executive leadership, governance committees and risk forums.
  • Developing technology roadmaps, annual delivery plans and investment priorities aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Acting as the organisation’s Information Technology Security Adviser and overseeing cyber security governance, risk, compliance and incident reporting.
  • Leading, coaching and developing a small, high-performing technology team while managing competing priorities and delivery risks.
  • Establishing practical technology and cyber security policies, standards and governance frameworks.
  • Overseeing technology vendors, contracts, procurement activities, budgets and commercial performance.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated experience in senior technology, digital or cyber security leadership roles.
  • Strong knowledge of contemporary enterprise technology environments, including cloud platforms, applications, infrastructure, integration, data and cyber security.
  • Demonstrated experience translating technology strategy into clear plans, priorities and measurable outcomes.
  • Advanced leadership capability, with experience building teams, removing delivery barriers and leading through change and ambiguity.
  • Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to prepare board papers, governance reports, risk updates and strategic briefings.
  • Proven commercial acumen across technology investment, vendor management, contracts, procurement and financial management.
  • The ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, practical advice for executive and non-technical stakeholders.


Application Process:
This position will suit a commercially minded technology leader who can operate confidently across strategy, governance, cyber security and delivery. You will need to be comfortable working at executive level while maintaining enough technical depth to challenge assumptions, assess risk and guide sound investment decisions.

If you would like to apply, please contact Steve on email to begin with: steven.jobson@talentinternational.com

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