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 design standards for secure facilities
• 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:

• Secure system design
• Ongoing system availability
• 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
• High-risk infrastructure standards

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

Desirable (Not Essential)

Engineering qualification (Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical)

Cyber, PLC or Operational Technology security certification

Formal Project Management certification

Location & Flexibility

• Brisbane CBD based
• 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

Eligibility

• 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.