We're seeking an experienced Cyber Security Risk Transformation Manager to lead and transform cyber security risk practices within a high-profile federal government agency. This is your opportunity to influence major ICT initiatives, work alongside executive leadership, and help uplift resilience across complex environments.

About the Role

As the Cyber Security Risk Transformation Manager, you'll report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and be responsible for shaping the agency's cybersecurity risk posture. You'll lead strategic initiatives that transition the organisation from a compliance-focused model to a business-aligned, risk-based approach, and embed resilience across systems, services, and processes.

This senior role requires thought leadership, complex decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and a strong ability to deliver results in high-impact environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of cybersecurity risk management practices aligned to ISO 31000 and best-practice frameworks

• Drive the shift from compliance-based security to risk-based approaches aligned to business objectives

• Enhance cyber risk management across identification, analysis, and evaluation phases

• Advise and embed cyber resilience through agile and innovative risk, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices

• Design disaster recovery and resilience strategies for worst-case cyber scenarios

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to document and test recovery processes

• Lead assessments of cyber resilience across architecture, data recovery, and failover automation

• Build and grow the Risk Transformation & Resilience function as a key capability within the organisation

• Identify gaps in processes, tools, and technology, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are a seasoned cyber security and risk management professional with:

• Proven experience in transforming cyber security frameworks within complex organisations

• Strong knowledge of ISO 31000 and other risk management frameworks

• Experience developing disaster recovery and business continuity strategies

• Ability to engage and influence executive and technical stakeholders

• Strong leadership and organisational transformation skills

Additional Details

• Citizenship: Australian citizens only (mandatory due to government clearance requirements)

• Labour Hire License: Required for ACT, VIC, and QLD placements

This is a unique chance to contribute to a transformation that makes a genuine difference. Apply now and lead the change in a highly respected federal government agency.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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