Head of IT Risk, Governance & Cyber Assurance

Head of IT Risk, Governance & Cyber Assurance
Your new company
You’ll be joining a large public‑sector organisation with a complex digital landscape and significant regulatory obligations. The organisation supports a substantial user base and operates a mature technology function where cyber security, governance, and risk assurance are critical to institutional stability and trust.

Your new role
As Manager within Governance IT Risk and Assurance, you will lead the governance, risk, and assurance capability within the Security and Digital Operations function, reporting directly to a senior executive. Acting as a Line 1 risk function, you will ensure cyber and IT risks are effectively governed, tested, and reported, providing confidence to executive leadership, governance committees, and regulators.
You will be responsible for the IT governance framework, oversight of assurance and control testing aligned to industry standards, and secure‑by‑design oversight across technology initiatives. The role also leads cyber culture and awareness activities and provides trusted advice on emerging risks, compliance obligations, and mitigation strategies.

What you’ll need to succeed
  • Significant experience in senior IT governance, risk, and assurance roles within large, complex organisations
  • Strong expertise in cyber and enterprise IT risk frameworks, particularly NIST CSF 2.0, with working knowledge of ISO 27001/27005, ISO 31000, and ACSC Essential Eight
  • Demonstrated experience leading assurance and control testing programs
  • Solid understanding of secure‑by‑design principles and security architecture oversight
  • Proven ability to provide clear, strategic advice to senior leaders and governance forums
  • Experience managing and developing specialist teams with competing priorities
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT, cybersecurity, or risk management (postgraduate study or professional certifications highly regarded)
What you’ll get in return
You’ll step into a senior leadership role with genuine influence over the organisation’s cyber resilience and risk posture. The position offers exposure to executive‑level decision‑making, complex regulatory environments, and meaningful public‑sector outcomes.


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Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Technology
Ref:
2986724

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Callum Marsland, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney City
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: +61 2 8226 9828

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