Head of Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance

An opportunity exists for a Head of Technology Governance Risk & Compliance to lead and strengthen Downers enterprise technology risk framework across IT cybersecurity data and third-party risk domains.

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer this role provides strategic leadership independent assurance and oversight to ensure technology operations remain resilient compliant and aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.

This is a critical leadership role partnering across Digital Finance and business units to embed effective governance uplift risk maturity and support ongoing transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide technology governance risk and compliance frameworks
• Provide independent oversight and assurance across technology cybersecurity data and third-party risk
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align risk management practices with business strategy and risk appetite
• Establish and monitor risk metrics reporting frameworks and executive-level insights
• Drive continuous improvement in control environments governance practices and compliance maturity
• Oversee audit readiness regulatory compliance and remediation activities across technology domains
• Lead and develop a high-performing team fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement
• Support major transformation initiatives by embedding risk and governance practices into delivery

What You Will Bring

• Extensive experience (15 years) in technology risk IT governance or cybersecurity leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as COBIT ISO 27001 NIST and ITIL
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise risk and governance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders including executive and board-level audiences
• Strong leadership capability with experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise across cybersecurity compliance audit third-party risk and enterprise technology environments
• Commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk cost and business outcomes
• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on innovation automation and uplift in risk maturity

Benefits Of Working with Downer

• Work with an ASX/NZX listed company working with market leaders in infrastructure services.
• Grow your career with us we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning:
  • Professional development programs
    • Access to professional memberships and industry networks
• Be part of a team that cares we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employees wellbeing needs:
  • Flexible work arrangements
    • Parental leave
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Programs promoting diversity and inclusion
• A range of Corporate Benefits including:
  • Discounted services through (car hires hotels insurance retail stores gyms)
    • Volunteering day
    • Marram subsidised healthcare

Why Downer

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26000 people across Australia New Zealand and the Pacific our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives backgrounds and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Were committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages genders sexual orientations cultures abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry including women Māori and Pasifika Peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples veterans people with disability and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly with this role wed still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit apply - potential counts and so do you.