Job Head of Cyber Security, Sydney

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

St Vincent's has been a leader in Australia's health and aged care landscape for more than 165 years. Since our founders, the Sisters of Charity, opened our first hospital in 1857, our services and nearly 30,000 people have been behind some of Australia's most important medical breakthroughs. We are a microcosm of Australia’s health and aged care system and are uniquely positioned to lead and respond to our rapidly changing environment.

We are looking for a special kind of person - a St Vincent’s kind of person. Someone who puts excellence, compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the Head of Cyber Security will be the operational lead for cyber security at St Vincent's. This is a chance to actively lead the end-to-end delivery of our core security functions. You will be accountable for key domains including threat and vulnerability management, incident detection and response, and security engineering. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring our security controls are robustly designed, implemented, and maintained, directly supporting our enterprise-wide security strategy.

This role will have a voice and real impact in a strategic whole of business technology implementation and modernisation. A career defining opportunity to be part of a change that will save and improve lives.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in any of our Group Head Offices in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne on a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days a week in office and 2 days working from home. In this role, there will be a requirement to work on-call as needed.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the Security Operations Team, guiding them to deliver and manage cyber security for our information systems

• Drive the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of our Information Security Management Framework

• Take responsibility for the scoping, planning, and delivery of complex security programs

• Lead the coordination of responses to security compliance and risk audits, and manage the triage of all security incidents and risks

• Ensure St Vincent’s security risk profile and compliance remain aligned with our risk appetite, while also implementing procedures to address non-compliance

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing team of security professionals

• Develop and implement engagement strategies to foster a strong, enterprise-wide understanding of information security risks

Things that work for us:

• Minimum 7 years of security leadership experience, with a proven ability to engage and influence executive/senior management and external vendors

• Prior experience in the establishment and/or management of a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

• Demonstrated history of developing and delivering cyber strategies and roadmaps. A strong background in information technology with a clear understanding of operational security and risk, including 5+ years administering IT security controls

• Experience in identifying technical and people issues, applying analytical skills to develop appropriate security controls. Any prior experience responding to cyber incidents is highly desirable

• Proven track record in senior management for risk reporting and substantial knowledge of Information Security standards and regulations

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex security concepts and technical information into clear, non-technical language for C-suite and stakeholders at various levels

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, or a related field, at minimum relevant certification in Information Security Management is essential

Things that work for you:

• Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

• Competitive salary packaging options

• Discounted private health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families

• Access to the Fitness Passport (FP)

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invites people from all backgrounds to join us.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the Apply button, include your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Please note - we will be progressing applications throughout the advertising period. Respectfully, no recruitment agencies.

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Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at Write to the company

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