About the Company

At SA Water, we’re all about delivering trusted water services that support South Australia’s communities, ensuring a sustainable and healthy future for everyone. Our strategy is centred on improving community well-being, enhancing customer outcomes, supporting state housing growth, and leading the charge on environmental sustainability in the face of climate change. We have an amazing, committed and motivated workforce and together we deliver the outcomes for our customers

About the job

As Senior Manager, you report directly to the CIO and be at the heart of safeguarding SA Water’s IT and OT environments, sponsor our very large cyber program and lead the cyber and resilience strategy and implementations. As we are a critical infrastructure provider, you will work with national and state regulators and continue to improve our environment in an agile way with a focus on risk management, preparedness, prevention and resilience.

In this critical leadership position, you will collaborate across the organisation, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to embed cyber security and resilience into every aspect of our business operations and balance the need to protect with the opportunity to enable.

You will inspire and guide your team to reach their full potential, ensuring consistency, service excellence, and alignment with our core values and broader business goals.

This Senior Manager role is available for 3 years.

About the Person

We are seeking a strategic, highly skilled leader with a proven track record in cyber security and resilience. Experience in critical infrastructure sectors, such as utilities, mining, or heavy infrastructure, is desirable and you enjoy and are excellent in engaging with technology experts, executive teams, board members, industry partners and other stakeholders.

Beyond technical expertise, we are looking for someone with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, focused on fostering an inclusive environment in line with our culture. You like to welcome a passionate leader and great colleague who is ready to make a significant impact. If you are driven by the desire to protect and empower and are excited about leading a dedicated team in a supportive and inclusive environment with a great culture, we would love to hear from you.

For this role, you will need Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Why Work in SA Water’s Technology Team?

Our Technology team is passionate about making a meaningful impact on the community by shaping the future of water services. We work across both IT and OT, fostering innovation, collaboration, and creativity to deliver trusted, sustainable water solutions for South Australia.

We value and invest in our people and we have inclusive and supportive culture where everyone feels empowered and part of something bigger. As a senior leader in our team, you will inspire and guide others on impactful projects, while nurturing talent, encouraging growth, and celebrating success. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to the community we serve.

Plus – an Attractive Relocation Allowance
We offer an attractive relocation allowance for candidates who are looking to make the move to beautiful South Australia!

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Cyber Security and Resilience team to drive strategic priorities, build a collaborative culture, and ensure team performance is aligned with SA Water’s business goals.
• Lead the development and implementation of cyber security strategies, policies, and risk management processes, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the Information Security Management System (ISMS), manage cyber security incidents, and continuously improve risk management processes to ensure the organisation’s resilience.
• Develop and maintain cyber security standards and practices, conduct security reviews, and lead cyber security exercises in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Safeguard SA Water’s critical information and technology assets by developing systems and processes for risk management, monitoring threats, and providing specialist advice on security implementation.
• Work with external stakeholders to continue to mature and improve our cyber security maturity and profile.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Relevant qualifications in Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science, or Business Management.
• Strong knowledge of laws, policies, and standards applicable to information and cyber security for critical infrastructure providers.
• Significant experience in cyber leadership roles managing complex and diverse cyber security and resilience functions.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain Cyber Security Management Systems in complex organisations.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to negotiate outcomes and work with senior leaders across the organisation.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced leader in cyber security and resilience, passionate about making a difference in a critical industry, and ready to elevate your career within a supportive organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

For further information check out the attached candidate pack – Candidate Pack - CISO.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team despina.livadiotis@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 December 2024.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.