Project Security Architect

About us

At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. And if our brilliant people have taught us anything, it is that we can do all kinds of incredible things, each and every day.

Fast paced. Innovative. Inspiring. With close to 10000 team members and a national footprint of more than 168 retail stores Australia wide – we’re focused on delivering a wide range, low price and great service. We’re about inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We’re about kicking goals, having a laugh and pushing each other. We are about being rewarded and supported. We’re about teaching a customer something new and supporting the community. We’re about making a difference.

About the role

As a Security Architect, you will play a crucial role in shaping the security landscape of Officeworks’ IT projects. Reporting to the Governance and Architecture Manager, you will: 

• Influence project teams to ensure security governance processes are followed. 
• Identify security control gaps and risks, providing expert guidance on mitigation. 
• Provide technical and architectural oversight for project solutions. 
• Conduct security risk assessments, review vendor security capabilities, and contribute to security tooling and documentation. 
• Ensure seamless project delivery, engaging with security vendors and supporting proof-of-concept initiatives. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Officeworks, Wesfarmers, and external partners to drive security excellence. 

This role is a hybrid role based in our Chadstone Support Office in Victoria. The team works 2-3 days a week onsite.  

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in IT Security or a related field. 
• Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent preferred). 
• 5+ years’ experience in IT Security across multiple domains. 
• Proven experience working on multiple IT security projects, both large and small. 
• Strong knowledge of IT Security standards, PCI-DSS, and Australian Privacy Principles. 
• Expertise in public and private cloud security, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and security architecture. 
• The ability to assess risks, design secure solutions, and influence key stakeholders. 
• Strong communication skills, translating complex technical security concepts into clear business language. 
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a customer-first approach. 

Technical Experience 

• Security technologies related to eCommerce and online services. 
• AWS and Azure security architecture and services. 
• Network and infrastructure security (firewalls, proxies, email gateways, etc.). 
• Endpoint security (malware protection, data leakage prevention, user behaviour analysis tools). 

Our culture

It’s all in a day’s work when you’re part of the Officeworks community – where you’re not defined by who you are, but what you can do. We celebrate our teams’ uniqueness by offering the below to the Officeworks family:

• An inclusive, diverse, and supportive environment.
• Flexible working arrangements to best support your individual needs.
• A key focus on wellbeing and safety.
• Generous discounts at Officeworks, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and Catch.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to progress your career.
• Industry leading Growing Families policy.

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from all candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities. #LI-MS and #LI-Hybrid