• Fantastic opportunity to join our Airline IT business and to join our Cyber, Technology risk & assurance function
• Be part of super-collaborative, passionate team that values cyber safe practice
• Permanent opportunity based at our Head Office in Mascot

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for its unique spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. Together we’re strong and resilient, and we work hard to make sure we’re always at our best.

Technology is a big part of how we continue to pioneer our way forward. With eyes on the future, our IT team harness technology on a global scale and tailor local solutions for each of our ports. Together we’ll show you it’s possible to make an impact, and to never underestimate what you’re capable of achieving.

The Manager Group Cyber and Technology Risk & Assurance Automation will be responsible for managing and delivering automation solutions to enhance our strategic risk management and cyber governance activities, across the Qantas Group. This includes working closely with our IT and Cyber Security team to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation, streamlining security control continuous monitoring process, integrating automated solutions and ensuring that mitigation actions are addressed according to priority, and any escalations are promptly identified and reported to senior management automatically. The Manager will also support the process optimization of risk frameworks and the improving and automating cybersecurity processes to enhance an organization’s defence mechanisms.

This position is part of a high performing team and will work closely with a variety of key senior stakeholders to develop, enhance and manage governance and risk processes in a automated fashion across the Qantas Group. The position will play a key role in ensuring Qantas Group achieves its business goals through thought leadership; and technical and business acumen.

This position requires knowledge of Cyber/Technology Risk & Compliance; Cloud Security automation (AWS, Azure, GCP); Security Strategy; Understand relevant regulatory requirements; machine learning or AI in Cyber & Technology Governance.

The Manager, Cyber & Technology Risk & Assurance Automation role will support the development and sustainable delivery of Cyber & Technology Risk Management and control assurance strategy across the Group (Qantas, Qantas Loyalty and Jetstar).

You’ll have:

• 5+ years or more of experience in the following:
• Experience in delivering IT & Cyber risk assessments
• Proven experience in cybersecurity and automation. Experience with security automation tools (e.g., SOAR, PAM, SIEM, endpoint protection) is preferred
• Experience with security automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the analytical skills to analyze complex security issues and develop effective automated solutions
• Degree desirable (e.g., Information Security, Information Protection, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Management)
• Industry certification desirable (e.g., CISA, CISSP, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and security best practices
• The ability to lead large groups and be a primary facilitator
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in complex, agile environment and matching outcomes to expectations
• Ability to work easily with diverse and dynamic teams
• Strong influence and negotiation skills needed to obtain commitments to remediate risks and vulnerabilities from leadership of other teams and business units
• Good level of understanding of and experience in external and internal audits

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.

There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless. 

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and additional purchased leave options. 
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging for everything from motor vehicles to electronic devices.
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether its learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. By coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Your personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.

Please note : Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restriction or sponsorship

Applications will close on the 6th of September