Information Security Manager

About the Organisation

The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSRS) is the national regulatory body that plays a critical role in protecting public safety across Australia's rail infrastructure. With a presence across multiple states and headquartered in Adelaide, this organisation operates at the intersection of regulation, risk management, and national interest.

They are committed to delivering strong, risk-based outcomes and fostering a culture built on their values integrity, respect, independence, diligence and excellence. Their work directly contributes to safer outcomes for the Australian community, offering employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a purpose-driven environment.

With approximately 180 employees nationally, the organisation has recently undergone a restructure within its technology division, identifying new capabilities to support its future direction - so it's an exciting time to join!

About your role

As the Information Security Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's cyber security capability, leading the ongoing uplift in maturity, particularly across Essential Eight controls, while strengthening governance, architecture and operational security.

This role will see you drive a pragmatic and scalable security strategy across a Microsoft-heavy environment, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver secure, effective outcomes. You will lead initiatives across identity, endpoint, network and cloud security, embedding a modern, risk-based approach aligned to evolving threats and best practice.

You'll be responsible for building capability, enhancing frameworks and ensuring the organisation maintains a resilient security posture. Acting as a trusted advisor, you'll provide clear guidance to senior stakeholders on risk, compliance and strategic priorities, while fostering a strong culture of cyber awareness across the business.

You'll be working closely with a highly regarded leader who promotes high-trust leadership, continuous development, and an intent-based leadership style; giving you autonomy while supporting your growth and progression.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute the cyber security strategy and roadmap
• Drive uplift in Essential Eight maturity and Zero Trust adoption
• Oversee security operations including EDR, SIEM, vulnerability management and incident response
• Manage identity and access management, including privileged access controls
• Partner with vendors and service providers to deliver secure outcomes
• Lead threat detection, response planning and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks, policies and risk standards
• Build organisation-wide security awareness and capability

What you bring

• Extensive experience in senior cyber security roles across infrastructure and network environments
• Proven capability in developing and delivering security strategy and architecture
• Strong understanding of risk management, threat landscapes and security frameworks
• Deep technical expertise across cloud, network and identity security
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management capability
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Azure Security or similar are highly regarded.

Most importantly, you genuinely love what you do. You bring passion, curiosity and energy to cyber security and continuous improvement.

What's in It for You

• Opportunity to shape cyber security at an enterprise level
• Work in a purpose-driven environment with exposure to complex, meaningful work across a national footprint
• High-trust leadership with a strong focus on continuous development and long-term career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements, including the ability to take annual leave at half pay
• Access to novated car leasing options

If you're looking for a role where security, risk and national impact intersect, and where your work genuinely matters, this is a great opportunity to step into a leadership position with real influence.

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Shakeel Jeeawody at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 418 903 047.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

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