At Optus, security is everyone's responsibility. As we continue to strengthen our cyber, physical, and protective security capabilities, we're looking for a passionate and creative Security Culture & Engagement Lead to help embed security-first behaviours across our business.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how 10,000+ employees think about security, turning complex risks into engaging experiences that drive meaningful and lasting behaviour change.

What You'll Do

Partnering closely with the Associate Director, Cyber Culture & Capability and stakeholders across Cyber Security, Physical Security, Risk, People & Culture, and Internal Communications, you will be responsible for:

- Leading the development and execution of Optus' annual Security Culture and Engagement program across cyber security, physical security, and protective security.
- Designing and delivering innovative awareness campaigns, communications, and events that make security visible, relevant, and actionable for employees.
- Applying structured change management methodologies to drive adoption of security initiatives and embed secure behaviours across the organisation.
- Building, growing, and activating a Security Champions network to create local advocates and strengthen security culture across business units.
- Developing compelling multi-channel content across digital, video, intranet, leadership communications, social platforms, and events.
- Planning and delivering flagship awareness events including Cyber Security Awareness Month and targeted campaigns aligned to emerging risks and business priorities.
- Equipping leaders with tools, resources,



and messaging to champion security behaviours within their teams.
- Creating engaging training and learning experiences that improve awareness, capability, and compliance outcomes.
- Measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and programs through engagement metrics, sentiment analysis, and behavioural indicators.
- Partnering with risk, security, and communications teams to translate threat intelligence and human risk insights into meaningful employee engagement strategies.
- Maintaining and enhancing security communication channels, including SharePoint and collaboration platforms, as trusted sources of security information.
- Building external industry networks and staying informed on emerging trends in security culture, awareness, and behaviour change.

What You'll Bring

- 3-5+ years' experience in internal communications, change management, culture programs, employee engagement, learning, or security awareness roles.
- Demonstrated success delivering behaviour change initiatives using structured change methodologies such as PROSCI, ADKAR, or similar frameworks.
- Proven ability to develop engaging content and campaigns for diverse audiences across multiple communication channels.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills,



with the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience planning and delivering events, campaigns, or engagement programs at scale.
- Strong project management and organisational capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- A data-driven mindset with experience measuring engagement outcomes and using insights to continuously improve performance.
- Creative thinking, storytelling capability, and a genuine passion for helping people make better security decisions.

Desirable

- Experience in telecommunications, financial services, healthcare, government, or other regulated industries.
- Change management certification such as PROSCI.
- Experience managing employee ambassador or champion networks.
- Exposure to cyber security, risk, privacy, physical security, or security awareness programs.
- Familiarity with security awareness platforms, learning management systems, or behavioural analytics tools.

The Valuable Stuff...

- Competitive remuneration and employee discounts. Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners.
- Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office and two days remote.
- Vibrant and cooperative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.
- Competitive leave policies, including additional Connected Days to focus on culture, family, health, com

📌 Security Culture and Engagement Lead (Australia)
🏢 Optus
📍 Australia