Program Director

We are partnering with a large, highly regulated public sector organisation in Brisbane to recruit a senior security and infrastructure leader to establish and lead a newly created Security Standards function.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role where you will shape statewide standards across electronic security systems, physical security, cyber security alignment and operational security governance in a high-risk, mission-critical environment.

This role suits someone who has operated at senior levels in complex security environments and knows how to convert strategy into real-world protection, controls and standards.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Establishing and leading a new Security Standards Unit

Setting statewide

security policies, frameworks and governance

across:

Electronic security systems

Physical security

Procedural and personnel security

Developing and owning:

Protective Security Policy aligned to Queensland security frameworks

Cyber security roadmap for Operational Technology

Annual cyber security attestation aligned to ISO 27001

Infrastructure risk management framework for security prioritisation

Leading

security system governance , including:

System performance audits and KPIs

Threat and risk management

Executive-level reporting and escalation

Partnering with digital, ICT and infrastructure teams to ensure:

Cyber and physical security alignment

Representing the organisation on key security and information governance committees

Leading a specialist team and setting clear delivery, accountability and capability standards

What We Are Looking For Proven senior leadership experience across complex electronic security systems in environments such as:

Corrections

Defence

Transport

Utilities

High-security infrastructure

Strong background in:

Security policy and governance frameworks

Confident engagement at Executive and senior stakeholder level

Strong commercial and strategic capability

Exceptional communication and stakeholder leadership skills

Sound governance experience across major infrastructure or technology programs

Ability to lead and embed change across complex organisations

Engineering qualification (Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical)

Cyber, PLC or Operational Technology security certification

Formal Project Management certification

Location & Flexibility

Hybrid model - up to 2 days from home

Some travel across Queensland may be required

Occasional out-of-hours work may be required

Contract & Engagement

Daily contract

PAYG or ABN + GST supported

Rate: $155.90 per hour + Super

Long-term engagement with strong extension potential

Full Australian working rights required

Must be able to undergo government probity and background checks

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Dean Khan on + 612 9464 5515 or email dkhan@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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