Head of Cyber Security

At Western Power, we’ve transformed our Cyber Security function and significantly enhanced our capabilities whilst executing a robust strategy focused on protecting our critical assets and data. We’re on the lookout for a visionary Head of Cyber Security to continue to drive innovation in how we manage our cyber risk inline with the changing technology and threat landscape. Our people are the driving force behind the evolution and protection of our technologies, and we are seeking a people-centric leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams to help them to continue to grow with our business.

About the Role

• Build and Execute Strategy: Continue to implement and enhance our cyber security strategy, focused on managing our material cyber security risks, enabling our business goals and meeting our regulatory requirements, with a focus on future refinement and direction.
• Inspire and Lead: Drive and empower highly technical teams, fostering a visionary and psychologically safe environment to assess risks and ensure compliance with legislation, security standards, and company policies.
• Policy Enhancement: Develop and monitor policies, standards, and tools to manage risks effectively.
• Drive Innovation: Ensure new and innovative technologies are designed with security embedded from the core and adopted with robust control measures in place.
• Lead Assurance: Plan and lead comprehensive and integrated-assurance activities to test and improve cyber security controls.
• Compliance Management: Oversee compliance reviews, risk management, and response capabilities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation, and externally, staying updated on emerging threats and technologies.
• Deliver Impactful Reporting: Provide transparent and impactful reports on risk levels, control effectiveness, and improvement initiatives to the Executive Committee and Board, ensuring informed decision-making and strategic oversight.

About you

• A seasoned and strategic leader equipped with strong business acumen and a proven track record in guiding and shaping cyber security initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge in the cyber security and/or enterprise risk management field, bringing diverse practices and sophisticated concepts together to ensure we continue to evolve and adapt.
• Highly proficient in cyber security risk management, including familiarity with leading cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF, AESCSF, DOE C2M2, ASD Essential 8 etc.)
• Well-versed in both current and prevailing legislation and cyber security obligations (including those under SOCI) with a solid understanding of how these influence cyber security practices.
• Strong understanding of security operations, with a commitment to, and experience in, driving continuous improvement in key cyber security operations metrics (e.g. time to detect / respond, vulnerability ratios etc.).
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills, capable of leading and engaging across organisational boundaries and demonstrated experience presenting and engaging with executives and company directors.
• NV1 (or higher) security clearance is strongly desirable but not essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in business, risk management, computer science, or cyber security welcoed

We offer benefits that include:

• Free parking in Perth CBD
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Flexible work arrangements that support your professional and personal life thriving together.
• Professional Development opportunities designed to help you advance your career and achieve your goals.
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

Our people are our priority 

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive where all our people are valued and belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all genders, cultures and backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and racially marginalised groups, people with disabilities, young and mature age workers and the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Applications close on 29th September 2024

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment. 

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our values… we will find a place for you!