ASIC hunts for head of cyber assurance and engagement

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC)’s Information Security Group is looking to hire a head of cyber assurance and engagement.

ASIC’s Cyber Security Team delivers a broad range of services across the organisation which include security architecture and design, incident response, and cyber assurance.

The team leverages advanced security technologies with a growing emphasis on automation and analytics with the aim of helping ASIC become a best-in-class regulator for Australia’s financial markets.

The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for identifying, assessing and tracking cyber risks across ASIC, with direct reporting of risk exposure to the executive.

They will also serve as a key advocate for cyber security, driving initiatives that enhance cyber literacy, maturity and operational resilience throughout the organisation.

In addition, the role will be tasked with advising on the design and evaluation of cyber security controls; enhancing ASIC’s cyber assurance capabilities through continuous improvement of assessment tools, key risk indicators (KRIs) and reporting frameworks; driving ASIC’s ‘Cyber Wise’ behaviour change program to reduce human-related cyber risks and embed a culture of cyber awareness; and overseeing the development and ongoing refinement of the cyber third-party risk management framework and associated processes.

Applications for the role close at 11:59pm (AEDT) Wednesday, 25 March 2026.