Lead cyber security at Icon Water during a major digital transformation. Shape strategy, manage risk, and drive security culture in a high-impact role
Wholly owned by the ACT Government, Icon Water are a leading local business with a history of providing essential services to Canberra for over 100 years. Not only do they play a pivotal role in servicing the community, but they are also a unique entity in Australia.
Whilst primarily a water and sewerage business, Icon Water also manage investments in electricity and gas through partnerships with private companies. This means that the business operates in a unique environment across government and commercial activities. With a proud history, Icon Water are also forward looking, playing a major role in navigating climate change impacts, protecting the environment, securing water into the future and achieving net zero emissions by 2045.
With approximately 190,000 customers in the Capital region, their assets are worth over $3.2 billion comprising of the ACT’s network of dams, water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants, reservoirs, mains, and water and sewage pumping stations. They turnover approximately $490M in revenue annually.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role at a critical time for Icon Water. As the Head of Cyber Security, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the organisation’s cyber security strategy, ensuring the security and resilience of Icon Water’s ICT and OT environments.
Reporting directly to the CTO and engaging with the RAC and Board, you will have the opportunity to influence key decision-making processes and drive strategic security initiatives across the business.
Icon Water is currently undergoing a large-scale transformation in technology and digital services, creating a unique chance for you to make a tangible impact. You will play a central role in strengthening cyber security capabilities while embedding a culture of security awareness and resilience across the organisation.
This Band 1 equivalentlevel role will see your broad knowledge, skills and experience applied in a dynamic context, ensuring the organisation is well-positioned to mitigate evolving cyber threats. Your leadership will be instrumental in managing risk, ensuring compliance, and embedding a proactive security culture within the organisation.
You are a highly regarded leader who understands how to balance technical expertise with excellent people management and stakeholder engagement. Your ability to motivate and develop a high-performing cyber security team will be critical to success in this role.
You may be performing a similar role in a commercial or consulting business working within a similar scope, size, and complexity to Icon Water. You may also be a senior EL2 or SES Band 1 in Government, and seeking a change in role where you can be more hands on, enjoy a good work/life balance, tangibly impact change, and quickly drive your pragmatic ideas to implementation.
A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer, aligning with the seniority and impact of the role.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Alan Larby on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. BH-20377.
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
