About Netwealth

Netwealth isn't just a company; we're shaping the future of wealth in Australia. Our award-winning platform and NextGen technology empower advisers and investors to achieve more, and we're proud to be recognised as one of Australia's most innovative FinTech businesses.

Since 1999, we've grown rapidly by challenging the status quo. We move fast, think big, and stay agile, free from unnecessary bureaucracy so we can deliver smarter solutions for our clients and create real impact.

Our people are the heart of the company. We are a team of curious, optimistic, and courageous individuals who collaborate to make life better for more Australians. We value authenticity and agility, and we believe in creating an environment where you can do your best work, grow your career, and feel part of something meaningful.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a newly elevated Cyber Security function at Netwealth, reporting directly to the CTO. The role takes ownership of our cyber security strategy and security posture end‑to‑end, spanning Security Operations, Application Security, AI Security Governance and our obligations under APRA CPS 234. The team has built a strong foundation; the goal is to shift from a traditional security operations focus to a modern, secure‑by‑design capability that enables the business to scale safely and confidently.

We're looking for a leader who can build security into systems, platforms and software delivery from the start, embedding guardrails, automation and secure defaults into the way engineers work everyday.

- Lead and grow Netwealth's Cyber Security function as a standalone capability
- Own security operations, application security, AI security governance and security strategy
- Drive a secure‑by‑design approach across software development and technology delivery
- Build automated guardrails and security controls into platforms, pipelines and engineering workflows




- Ensure Netwealth continues to meet its APRA CPS 234 obligations while strengthening overall security maturity
- Develop Netwealth's approach to securing AI and emerging technologies
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Platform & Reliability, Risk and executive stakeholders to make security an enabler of the business, not a blocker

About You

You're a cyber security leader with strong engineering roots.

You have built and operated security capabilities inside contemporary technology organisations and understand how to scale security through automation, secure architecture and great engineering practices, not simply through policy, governance and headcount.

You are equally comfortable discussing threat modelling, application security and DevSecOps with engineers as you are presenting security strategy and risk posture to executive and board audiences.

You are an enabler. You see risks early, but you also know how to solve for them. You can balance security, usability and business outcomes, helping teams move quickly without compromising trust.

- Experience leading a cyber security function within a regulated or high‑trust environment
- Strong security engineering fundamentals and hands‑on technical depth
- Expertise across security operations, application security, cloud security and DevSecOps
- Experience embedding security into software delivery, CI/CD pipelines and engineering practices
- A strong understanding of security risk, assurance and regulatory requirements including APRA CPS 234
- Knowledge of AI security risks, controls and governance frameworks




- A track record of building capability through automation, influence and coaching rather than simply growing teams
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence from engineers through to executives and boards

Benefits

- Family‑friendly support: paid parental leave and a fully funded school holiday program
- Wellness perks: CU Health (virtual healthcare), income protection, flu shots, wellness weeks, retail discounts and financial wellbeing services
- A vibrant culture: social events, trivia nights and corporate sports
- Employee Resource Groups: LGBTQIA+, DAWN (Development and Accelerating Women at Netwealth), Culture Group and Carers Group
- Community Impact: paid volunteering and our Netwealth Impact Group

Life at Netwealth

At Netwealth, we believe a fulfilling career is built on growth, balance, and belonging. Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to supporting you at every stage of life because when you thrive, so do we.

We offer flexible work arrangements with a hybrid model – just four days in the office each fortnight. Our up-to-date offices across Australia, including a state‑of‑the‑art Melbourne CBD location, provide contemporary facilities to make each day comfortable. In Melbourne, we also provide end‑of‑trip amenities and a daily breakfast to ease the commute.

We are proud to be recognised as one of Australia's top five companies for career development. We support continuous learning through further education and diverse training opportunities, as well as internal mobility.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce and encourage everyone to bring their genuine selves to work. We are committed to equity and inclusion through our gender equality, disability, LGBTQIA+, wellbeing and cultural initiatives, and we are certified by WORK180, Family Friendly Workplaces and Great Places to Work.

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📌 Head of Cyber Security (Melbourne)
🏢 Netwealth - See Wealth Differently (ASX:NWL)
📍 Melbourne