About the role

Avant Mutual is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Business Partner to lead our Information Security Business Partner team and drive a consistent, business-focused approach to security across the organisation.

In this critical leadership role, you'll act as the trusted adviser to senior business leaders, partnering with CIOs, COOs and executives to ensure security is embedded into decision-making, projects and operations. You will lead a team of senior security professionals, own the Security Solution Assessment (SSA) process, champion Cyber Awareness and help shape the future of security governance at Avant.

This is a unique chance to influence security at an enterprise level while building a high-performing team and strengthening Avant's security posture.

Key Accountabilities

Lead the Team Lead and develop a team of Information Security Business Partners.

Drive a consistent approach to security engagement, assessments, controls and reporting across all business units.

Own and evolve Avant's Cyber Security Awareness Program.

Lead the Security Solution Assessment (SSA) process and security policy framework.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Strategic Alignment

Act as the primary security adviser to senior business and technology stakeholders.

Conduct Threat Risk Assessments (TRAs) and Security Solution Assessments (SSAs) for new initiatives.

Ensure security risks are identified early and managed effectively.

Support cyber simulations, penetration testing activities and remediation programs.

Align security outcomes with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Drive secure-by-design principles across projects and business initiatives.

Champion Security

Build strong relationships between Information Security and business teams.

Translate complex security concepts into practical business guidance.





Promote adoption of enterprise security controls and awareness initiatives.

Support business units in managing emerging risks and security challenges.

Governance

Oversee vendor security governance and compliance requirements.

Support Board and executive reporting on security posture and key risks.

Drive consistency in policy, standards and regulatory compliance activities.

Key skills and experience required: Extensive experience in Information Security, risk management and governance.

Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Strong experience conducting Threat Risk Assessments using frameworks such as STRIDE, PASTA or DREAD.

Relevant certifications including CISSP, CISM, CRISC or equivalent.

Strong knowledge of APRA CPS 230, CPS 234, NIST and ISO 27001.

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.

Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving business-focused security outcomes.

Knowledge of security architecture and secure-by-design principles.

Preferred

Capabilities

MBA, GAICD or similar qualifications.Experience in healthcare, insurance or other regulated industries.Exposure to AWS, Azure or Google Cloud environments.

About Avant

Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation, proudly supporting medical professionals for over 130 years. With more than 90,000 members, including health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, we provide trusted, market-leading products and services tailored to their professional, personal, and practice needs.

Join an organisation with purpose, one that genuinely exists to support its members and improve healthcare in Australia. You'll work with committed, passionate colleagues in an environment that values both rigour and collaboration. For further information, please contact Sue Allen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 0429 404 856.

📌 Senior Cyber Security Business Partner (Sydney)
🏢 Avant Mutual
📍 Sydney