Head of Information & Transformation Risk

• Sydney or Melbourne 
• 2nd LOD

Established in 1988 Rest is one of Australias largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support more than two million members with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super theyre more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours we want to Be Daring Keep it Simple Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

The Head of Information & Transformation Risk works with the General Manager Operational Risk & Resilience to design develop implement maintain and monitor Rests Enterprise Risk Management Framework (including assurance activities) as it relates to Information Technology Information Security and Project Delivery risks demonstrating and embodying a sound risk culture and meeting Rests legislative and regulatory obligations.

• Lead and manage the Information & Transformation Risk Team to develop capability build a high performing team foster collaboration and increase engagement.
• Provide independent and effective challenge to Data Technology & Delivery (DTD) teams and broader organisation over Rest activities and decisions that may affect Rests information & transformation risks this includes risks associated with information technology cyber security project delivery and data.
• Lead the design implementation and maintenance of appropriate frameworks processes and capability supporting the management and assurance over information & transformation risks at Rest aligning to regulatory and legislative obligations and Rests strategic objectives.
• Lead Second Line controls testing assurance and risk reviews related to DTD teams Rests project portfolio and other broader enterprise business activities as required to ensure adequate controls are implemented commensurate with risks vulnerabilities and threats.
• Prepare and present regular risk reporting to Executive forums and Board/Committees to support delivery of business outcomes.

Qualifications :

• Current certifications relevant to Information Technology or Cyber Security such as CISSP CISA or others as relevant (highly desired)  
• Experience in senior risk compliance or audit roles (primarily focused on Information Technology Cyber Security and/or Project Delivery)
• Experience leading risk advisory and assurance over large projects and transformation programs
• Technical knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in risk management technology cyber security project delivery and artificial intelligence
• Knowledge of frameworks and standards relevant to risk management technology cyber security project delivery and artificial intelligence (e.g. COBIT NIST ISO 27001 Agile Voluntary AI Safety Standard)
• Knowledge of the superannuation industry and legislative / regulatory obligations relevant to risk management technology and cyber security including SPS 220 CPS 230 CPS 234 SOCI
• Experience drafting high quality papers for Senior Leaders Executives Boards and Committees

Additional Information :

Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

• Personal and professional development opportunities 
• Hybrid working 
• Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave 
• Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave 
• Linkedin Learning 
• Income Protection Insurance 
• Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rests values and behaviours) 
• Rest Stops - meeting free breaks 

If you share our values believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture please click Apply Now.

Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion - where people feel welcome safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.

We value the different backgrounds lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages cultural backgrounds faiths gender identities sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability neurodiverse individuals Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

*Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a Responsible Investment Leader by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time