Job Description
Head of Cyber Security Operations
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Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer | Permanent
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Lead security operations and deliver a multi-year cyber uplift that protects mission‐critical clinical and enterprise systems across Australia.
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We're partnering with a large, purpose‐led national health and aged‐care organisation, operating across hospitals, aged‐care facilities, and community services. This is a key leadership role responsible for strengthening resilience, maturing cyber operations, and uplifting capability across a highly regulated environment.
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The Opportunity
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As Head of Cyber Security Operations, you will own end‐to‐end delivery of threat and vulnerability management, incident detection and response, operational security engineering, and governance of core security platforms.
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You'll build and execute a 3–5‐year uplift roadmap, embedding frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO ***** and protective security standards while accelerating capability maturity, automation, and operational efficiency.
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This role combines strategic leadership with hands‐on execution and the opportunity to make a meaningful national impact.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead the Security Operations (SecOps) function, including detection, response, SIEM oversight, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
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Own delivery of the Cyber Security Uplift Program — scope, plan, govern, resource and transition programs to BAU.
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Embed NIST CSF, ISO *****, Essential 8 and protective security requirements into operational processes.
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Oversee major cyber incident response, including simulation, readiness, escalation and reporting.
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Benchmark and uplift operational capability, introducing automation, analytics and continuous improvement practices.
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Engage senior stakeholders across Digital, Technology and Operations to ensure alignment and risk‐based decision‐making.
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About You
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You are an operational cyber leader with deep experience strengthening SecOps capability in complex, regulated environments.
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You bring:
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Industry / Enterprise‐Scale Experience in Regulated Environments – Experience across health, government, financial services or other regulated sectors, with strong understanding of compliance obligations and operational risk. You've delivered uplift using frameworks such as NIST, ISO *****, CPS 234, AESCSF, SOCI or NSW Cyber Security Policy.
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Tenure, Delivery Credibility & End‐to‐End Execution – A proven record of taking major cyber uplift programs from business case through to delivery and BAU. You bring stability, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
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Operational Leadership Beyond Architecture or Design – Hands‐on SecOps leadership, including SOC uplift, SIEM/SOAR/EDR optimisation, vulnerability management, detection tuning, and leading significant cyber incidents. You build teams, mature operational capability, and drive real‐time decision‐making.
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Strong technical foundation in cyber operations, risk, and incident response.
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Excellent executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or qualified certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
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Why You'll Want This Role
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National impact: Strengthen the security posture of essential health and aged care systems.
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Ownership: Lead SecOps with full accountability and influence.
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Package: Circa $220K (incl. super) + generous NFP salary packaging.
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Apply now or contact Vicki Woodcock for a confidential discussion.
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Seniority level
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Director
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Employment type
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Full‐time
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Job function
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Information Technology
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Industries
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Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Non‐profit Organizations
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Referrals
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Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at corm by 2x.
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Location: Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia
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📌 Head Of Cyber Security Operations (Victoria)
🏢 corm
📍 Victoria