ICT GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Personnel Area: Corporate Services 

Branch: Information Services 

Salary: This position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate 

Work type: Temporary Full-time until May 2028, with possibility for extension 

Location: Brisbane Square, 266 George St, Brisbane (hybrid work arrangements)  

Are you ready to join Australia’s largest local Council as Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager?

Our Business 

Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest local government, with more than 9,000 employees, an annual budget of almost $4 billion and assets in excess of $34 billion. As an organisation, we are dedicated to ensuring the Brisbane of tomorrow becomes even better than the Brisbane of today. We nurture innovation, value sustainability, and support strong economic growth. 

Our Branch 

Information Services enables digital and Information Technologies to help Council maintain and enhance its information, processes, and systems. We enable data driven insights to improve customer experience and decision making. We lead the ICT strategy that supports the business objectives of Council as a whole, as well as information management and ICT service delivery in Council.  

Why this role matters 

In this leadership role you will play a critical role in ensuring information and technology systems are secure, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, leading the delivery of customer-focused cyber ICT governance, risk, and compliance across a large and diverse stakeholder network. This role is pivotal in ensuring resilience, security, and quality in Council’s ICT operations, while fostering strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and vendors. This role is critical to the success of Information Services Program of Work and plays a key part in strengthening our internal capability under the Corporate Services strategy.  

 Key Responsibilities 

• Champion customer-focused service and performance excellence aligned with Council’s Leadership Blueprint
• drive cyber governance and compliance across Council-wide ICT systems and services, ensuring robust controls and risk management
• uplift cyber maturity in business-led information and operational technology
• provide expert cyber technology risk and compliance support to system and risk owners
• lead cyber security awareness programs
• collaborate with Digital Strategy, Innovation, and Architecture teams to deliver cost-effective assurance and security advice
• align Cyber, Operational Technology, and Digital Engineering teams with Council objectives through strong leadership
• promote a culture of responsiveness, innovation, and collaboration. 

To succeed you will have 

• Proven leadership experience in cyber ICT governance, risk, and compliance within a large, complex organisation
• strong knowledge of ISMS, cyber security frameworks, and ICT principles
• demonstrated ability to lead cyber technical teams and deliver strategic cyber security initiatives
• excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline (desirable). 

Why join us:  

• Community Impact
• join Australia’s largest local government and make a real difference, delivering projects that directly benefit the community and contribute to the shaping of Brisbane's future  
• work-life balance
• enjoy flexible work arrangements, personal and professional development opportunities, and generous leave provisions  
• dynamic work environment  
• work in a collaborative, future-focused team that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence 
• employee Benefits including generous leave and a 36:25 hour week 
• access employee benefits that matter to you - including generous superannuation, free gym membership, access to volunteer leave and many more.   

More Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE   

How to apply: After perusing the attached position description, click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume with referee details and your one page covering letter demonstrating your suitability to the position. This role may require a Criminal History Check.  

If you may require more information: Please peruse the advert and attached position description in full and if you have questions, contact 07 3178 7783. 

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.