<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Company</span></strong></p><p>Our client is a well-known Financial Services firm committed to operational excellence and resilience across its technology and business environments. As part of ongoing CPS 230 readiness and technology risk uplift initiatives, the firm is seeking an experienced leader to strengthen its Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BCP) frameworks.</p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Role</span></strong></p><p> 6 month contract - Senior Manager / Director</p><p>You will take ownership of the firm's IT Disaster Recovery testing and planning across both on-premises and cloud environments. You'll coordinate end-to-end DR exercises from a central command perspective, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal resilience objectives. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading DR testing execution and readiness across technology and business units.</li><li>Designing and refining DR/BCP plans, technical run sheets, and command centre protocols.</li><li>Partnering with IT, applications, and business teams to validate RTO/RPO targets and test completeness.</li><li>Engaging senior stakeholders, external clients, and third-party suppliers to coordinate test schedules and outcomes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your Profile</span></strong></p><p>You are a hands-on technology risk and resilience leader with experience in CPS 230, operational resilience, and disaster recovery within Financial Services. You bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience running complex DR tests (on-prem and cloud).</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and executive levels.</li><li>The ability to craft and implement DR/BCP strategies aligned to regulatory and business objectives.</li><li>A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach to uplifting resilience frameworks in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button or apply directly to Chantelle Dean at Robert Half <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: 06800-0009096658.</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid <strong>position 3 days a week onsite in Sydney CBD. </strong></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhbnRlbGxlLmRlYW4uNDI2NDcuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p>Join a leading Australian financial services organisation committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a Compliance Manager, you'll play a critical role in strengthening the organisation's regulatory frameworks and ensuring ongoing compliance with APRA, ASIC, and prudential standards.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to influence outcomes, partner with senior leaders, and help drive a strong, risk-aware culture across a diversified and growing financial services business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong><br /> Reporting to the Senior Manager - Compliance, you'll be part of the Group Risk and Resilience team - a key function responsible for embedding effective compliance and governance practices across the enterprise.</p><p>You'll oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, provide regulatory insights, and ensure alignment with obligations under AFS licence conditions, ASIC guidance, and APRA prudential standards. You'll also contribute to incident management, breach reporting, training programs, and engagement with regulators and auditors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and monitor compliance frameworks aligned with AFS licence obligations, ASIC and APRA requirements, and prudential standards (CPS 220, CPS 230).</li><li>Lead compliance monitoring programs and deliver targeted assurance reviews across business units.</li><li>Manage the identification, investigation, and reporting of breaches and incidents to regulators.</li><li>Oversee obligations management and compliance registers within GRC systems.</li><li>Assess the impact of regulatory change and communicate updates to business stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver compliance education and awareness initiatives to promote strong governance culture.</li><li>Provide high-quality reporting and insights to senior management, executive committees, and the Board.</li><li>Partner with Legal, Risk, and business leaders to deliver pragmatic, commercially sound compliance advice.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong><br /> You're a confident and commercially astute compliance professional who thrives in a regulated financial services environment. You bring:</p><ul><li>6+ years' experience in compliance, risk, or governance roles within financial services, insurance, superannuation, or banking.</li><li>Strong understanding of APRA and ASIC regulatory frameworks and compliance obligations under relevant prudential standards.</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing compliance frameworks and controls.</li><li>Strong analytical and written communication skills with an ability to simplify complex regulatory concepts.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence outcomes across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why You'll Love It Here</strong></p><ul><li>Join a financially strong, member-focused organisation with a long-standing reputation for trust and stability.</li><li>Work with experienced risk and compliance professionals in a values-led, collaborative culture.</li><li>Exposure to diverse and evolving financial products and services.</li><li>Hybrid work model with flexibility and balance.</li><li>Competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a role where your expertise can shape compliance culture and contribute to the strength and integrity of a respected financial services organisation, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply now</strong> to take the next step in your compliance career.</p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: 06800-0013327521</em></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid position</h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amF5ZG9uLmdpbGwuNDE5NTIuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE COMPANY</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Operating in the Insurance industry, this Australian Financial Services corporation employs 80+ staff and delivers purpose driven outcomes for Australian households, businesses, and communities.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Cyber-aware CEO, Board, and Executive Leadership team.</li><li>Forward thinking with investment in IT and Cybersecurity through a modern cloud-first approach (Microsoft Azure, ZTNA) with no legacy technology.</li><li>Upcoming implementation of a modern data analytics solution - Azure Databricks.</li><li>Strong emphasis on data management, security and risk mitigation.</li><li>More than $1 billion in written premiums.</li><li>Additional superannuation contributions.</li><li>Emphasis on learning & development and a work/life balance.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: </span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Newly created <strong>Head of Information Security</strong> position operating in a small yet impactful team of 3 to lead and improve the enterprise security function.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Engaging directly with the Board, you will provide strategic direction and practical leadership on how to best improve information security in alignment with organisational objectives.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Operating in a mature and modern cloud environment, you will focus on improving and refining information security, while simultaneously building positive confidence at the Board level through improved Board reporting, education, and communication.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities and deliverables: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead the strategic direction of Information Security</strong> in alignment with business objectives and mission.</li><li><strong>Build and maintain successful relationships as a trusted cyber security advisor</strong> <strong>with the Board</strong>, Executive Leadership team, Technology teams, and wider organisation.</li><li><strong>Establish confidence with the Board</strong> <strong>through producing high-quality Board papers</strong> that provide clear and confident reporting on cyber posture, risks, vulnerabilities, metrics, and investment priorities.</li><li><strong>Board and Executive level communication</strong> translating complex security risks/issues into an understandable business context.</li><li><strong>Improve Information Security operating cadence</strong> across Technology and the broader organisation.</li><li><strong>Ensure ongoing compliance</strong> with legislative and policy frameworks including Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), ISM, Essential Eight, Privacy Act etc.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Educate business leaders and end users</strong> on cyber controls, risk awareness, and behavioural best practices.</li><li>Embed a pre-emptive and proactive culture around the awareness of current/emerging cyber threats.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Manage third-party security providers</strong> to deliver 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and security operations.</li><li>Strengthen relationships with the Australian Cyber Security Centre for threat intelligence and early warnings.</li><li>Oversee controls implementation, risk management, and continuous improvement across Information Security.</li><li>Support the <strong>uplift of internal capability within</strong> <strong>the Information Security team,</strong> including hiring, coaching, and mentoring.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">REQUIRED BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE </span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Suitable for a Head of Information Security experienced operating as a trusted advisor at the Board level yet still capable of undertaking a broad role inside a small yet impactful team.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A background operating and socialising at the Board level (including preparing / presenting Board reports) then translating and communicating complex security risks/issues into an easy-to-understand business context is essential.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Ideal for a Security leader seeking to improve/refine Information Security inside a purpose driven and forward-thinking organisation who invests in modern technologies and values continuous education.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Experience and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, or a related field</li><li><strong>Certifications:</strong> relevant industry certifications e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong></li><ul><li>Leading enterprise security functions across strategy, incident response, and governance, risk & compliance.</li><li>Strong understanding of cyber resilience, risk posture, and controls.</li><li>Vendor management of third-party security service providers.</li><li>Leading and developing small yet high-performing teams.</li></ul><li><strong>Proven track record: </strong></li><ul><li>Successfully preparing and presenting cyber security reports to Boards and translating technical and risk concepts into clear, business relevant insights.</li><li>Designing and embedding security governance, controls, and risk management practices across cloud-first environments.</li><li>Leading uplift in security culture, awareness, and capability across an organisation.</li></ul><li><strong>High impact communication</strong>:</li><ul><li>Ability to distil the message, eliminate unnecessary complexity, and communicate in an easy-to-understand and business-minded manner to C-suite and Board members.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a sense of gravitas capable of influencing others at an executive level.</li><li>Demonstrate broad awareness of the changing external threat landscape and potential issues/risks/drivers, then clearly communicate what this means for the organisation.</li></ul><li><strong>Security Compliance Frameworks:</strong> Comprehensive understanding of the Australian Government's PSPF, including ISM and Essential Eight.</li><li><strong>Leadership skills:</strong> Strong leadership and team-building capabilities with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.</li><li><strong>Industry experience:</strong> Financial Services, Insurance, Superannuation or similarly APRA-regulated environments is preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Australian Government security clearance is essential</span></strong><strong>.</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Apply Today</span></strong></p><p>Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>Reference Number: </em>06800-0013328372</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><h4><strong>This is a </strong>hybrid <strong>position.</strong></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/am9zaHVhLmJ1cmtlLjMxNjkyLjEwNjc1QHJoaWF1cy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
