- Lead Australia's flagship regional cyber capability program
- Canberra-based leadership role with NV1 required
- Influence cyber outcomes across Southeast Asia and Pacific

Lead a major international cyber program. Canberra based. NV1 required.

Your recent company

Join a high-profile government agency driving Australia's international cyber and critical technology agenda. Working across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, you'll contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen cyber resilience, critical technology capability and regional partnerships.

Your new role

As Head of Programs, you will lead the delivery and evolution of a complex multi-million-dollar international program. You will oversee governance, budgets, procurement, grants, reporting and stakeholder engagement while leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering outcomes across multiple countries and funding streams.

What you'll need to succeed

- Australian Citizenship and minimum NV1 Clearance (mandatory)
- Significant experience leading large and complex programs
- Strong governance,



procurement, contract and budget management capability
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external partners
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive briefing skills
- Experience in cyber, technology, international development, Southeast Asia or Pacific programs highly regarded

What you'll get in return

- Opportunity to lead a nationally significant program
- High-profile stakeholder engagement across government and industry
- Significant leadership and strategic responsibility
- Collaborative and purpose-driven environment
- Canberra-based position with long-term impact

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to *@hays.com.au, or call us now.

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📌 Head of Programs - SEA-PAC Cyber (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Canberra