Head of Technology and Security

6 months ago


Lake Argyle, Australia Think Education Full time

the job?

The Head of Technology and Security is a member of the IT (Information Technology) leadership team and a key strategic contributor to enhancing technology to provide secure and seamless student, academic and staff experiences. The role will curate and executea roadmap for Security, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure, Service Management, and Data and be pivotal in fostering innovation, powering digital transformation, and cultivating a security-first culture. To support our technological ambition, the Head of Technology and Support will also bring a depth of operational excellence as we look to embed practice and process maturity across IT.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

Define and deliver our cybersecurity roadmap, mature our IT service management practices, oversee cloud platforms, enable data to be an asset, and drive innovation and operational excellence daily as a pivotal technology leader.

Develop comprehensive technology and security strategy, embracing emerging tech and risk management.

Drive adoption of best-in-class cloud solutions and multi-cloud strategies.

Embed security awareness and compliance excellence.

Prioritize security initiatives based on risk assessment and business impact.

Foster cybersecurity awareness and education within the organization.

Lead IT service management, service delivery and support initiatives using frameworks like ITIL and DevOps.

Collaborate with IT leadership to align cybersecurity strategies with overall goals.

Enable and empower our people to leverage the value of our technology

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Who you are

You are a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering. Your strong leadership, communication skills, and strategic vision drive organizational excellence.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years of industry experience with 5 years in managerial roles.

Expertise in cybersecurity practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management.

Familiarity with IT infrastructure, cloud services (GCP, AWS, Azure, Office365), and data engineering.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Ability to foster a security-aware culture and manage stakeholder engagement effectively.

Proficiency in project management and development of security strategies and awareness programs.

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. 
 

What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’llbenefit from:

Leadership Impact: Lead transformative technology initiatives at the forefront of education, shaping the future of cybersecurity and digital innovation.

Collaborative Culture :Join a team dedicated to excellence, with opportunities to influence and innovate alongside diverse, talented colleagues

Innovative Global Work Environment: A positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset

Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more, or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit

We’d love to hear from you

Applications close:Friday 19th July - We will be reviewing applications as they’re received. No agencies please.

Job reference: R24261



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