Cadence Connect has partnered with a high-growth, ASX-listed Australian business that has expanded strongly, both organically and through acquisition.
It looks after personal information for a very large customer base, builds its own customer platforms in-house and is moving quickly to adopt AI across the business.About the roleThis senior leadership role brings together cyber security and IT, with around 70% of the focus on security.
Reporting to the COO, you will lead a team of around 20 across Australia and offshore, and present security initiatives to the board Risk Committee.
An established strategy is already in place, so the opportunity is to refine and deliver it rather than start from scratch.DutiesLead security operations, compliance, IT infrastructure and the contemporary workplacePartner with engineering to embed security into software development and AI toolsDrive the ISO ***** program and Essential Eight upliftManage internal teams alongside specialist external security partnersOwn the IT and security budget and report to the board Risk CommitteeSkills & experienceSenior security leadership,



such as a CISO, Deputy CISO or equivalent roleExperience securing in-house software development and AI toolingBackground in an organisation holding large volumes of customer dataSolid grounding in IT infrastructure and hybrid cloud environmentsRelationship-led leadership that balances pace with sound risk judgementCultureThis is a fast-moving business where not everything is documented, and leaders are trusted to find a way forward.
Security is expected to enable the business, setting practical guardrails rather than roadblocks.
You will build relationships with engineering, product and marketing early, so that when a firm no is needed, it lands from a place of mutual respect.BenefitsAttractive executive package including short-term incentiveHybrid working, three days in the office and two from homePersonal development budgetFree lunches in the officeGenuine influence in a business with a clear growth agenda
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📌 Head Of It & Security (Brisbane)
🏢 Cadence Connect
📍 Brisbane