Manager, Data & Technology Risk Governance

Manager – Data & Technology Risk GovernanceLocation: Remote (East Coast Australia)

Role Type: Permanent

We’re partnering with a leading national organisation to appoint a Manager, Data & Technology Risk Governance. This is a senior opportunity to shape, uplift, and mature technology and cyber risk governance across a complex, highly regulated environment.

This role can be fully remote for candidates based on the East Coast of Australia.

About the Role

As the Manager of D&T Risk Governance, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational risk and control frameworks across the Data & Technology division. You’ll own governance processes, uplift risk maturity, and ensure alignment to APRA CPS standards, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and broader enterprise risk frameworks. You’ll drive transparent risk reporting, senior governance forums, and build strong partnerships across Technology, Security, Line 2 Risk, Internal Audit and Privacy teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and enhance data & technology risk governance frameworks
• Oversee risk taxonomies, control frameworks, and escalation processes
• Run the “Line 1.5” advisory function, supporting risk and control owners
• Embed a new risk and control taxonomy into the GRC system
• Deliver high-quality risk dashboards, KRIs, heatmaps and board reporting
• Lead governance forums and influence senior stakeholders
• Own policy and procedure oversight for technology risk governance
• Ensure compliance with APRA CPS 220/230/234, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and ACSC requirements
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory engagement
• Lead and develop a small team within the technology risk function

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in technology, cyber or operational risk governance
• Experience in an APRA-regulated environment is essential
• Strong knowledge of APRA CPS 220/230/234, ISO 27001/27005, NIST CSF and FAR
• Experience designing and managing risk governance or control frameworks
• Strong understanding of technology concepts and cyber risk
• Skilled in preparing governance reporting for senior leadership and boards
• Proven ability to run governance forums and drive accountability
• Experience with GRC tools (highly regarded)
• Relevant qualifications or certifications (e.g., CRISC, ISO 31000, COBIT) beneficial

Perks & Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Access to health programs, digital wellbeing hub, subsidised insurance
• Flexibility: Truly flexible working options and a strong focus on work/life balance
• Community & giving: Volunteer leave and donation matching up to $1,000 per year
• Leave benefits: Purchased leave options, parental leave and wellbeing leave
• Lifestyle discounts: Retail savings, travel discounts, salary packaging, tech & lifestyle perks
• Inclusive culture: A welcoming workplace that values diversity and belonging

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.