Senior Manager, Information Security

Job description:

Senior Manager, Information Security

• Significant Senior Leadership role within WorkSafe Technology
• Executive Remuneration Package – 5 year fixed term contract
• Wadawurrung/Geelong based opportunity with hybrid working

About the opportunity

We're looking for an experienced
Senior Manager, Information Security
to take the lead of our cyber security and assurance function. This is your opportunity to influence and lead enterprise-wide cyber risk initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on the safety and integrity of WorkSafe's digital assets and services.

As the Senior Manager, Information Security, you will lead a team of dedicated security and assurance specialists to deliver robust, future-ready cyber and information security services. You'll set the vision and strategy to protect WorkSafe's digital environment and ensure compliance with national and international standards, all while helping to shape a security-conscious organisational culture. This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director, WorkSafe Technology, and working across the business to influence policy, build capability, and proactively manage information risk.

Key accountabilities of the role will include:

• Lead and grow a high-performing, inclusive team of cyber security and assurance professionals.
• Develop and implement enterprise-wide information security strategies aligned with WorkSafe's objectives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to influence, align, and drive security governance and audit practices.
• Champion continuous improvement through audits, risk assessments, and technology evaluations.
• Act as WorkSafe's principal contact with regulatory authorities on matters of information security and assurance.

Please ensure you review the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

Your will bring significant experience in a senior information security or IT leadership role, ideally with experience within the government or public service sectors, as well as a deep knowledge of cyber security, information assurance, privacy practices, and risk management.

You will also demonstrate the following:

• Proven ability to lead strategy development and implementation in complex digital environments.
• Familiarity with national and international security frameworks (e.g. ISO, NIST, COBIT).
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills — able to act as a trusted advisor to senior executives.
• Expertise in managing external vendors and service providers in security contexts

Qualifications

• Certification or equivalent/similar in CISSP, CISM or SABSA
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and / or professional certifications

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

What's next?

Applications close
11:00pm, Tuesday 7th October 2025
. Click the link to apply, by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

For further enquiries please contact TA Specialist, Will Hillgrove via email –