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Information Security, Risk and GovernanceDigital ServicesCompetitive Remuneration Plus 17% SuperannuationFull Time, Joondalup CampusEdith Cowan UniversityAbout the OpportunityThe Associate Director Secure Connectivity and Enforcement Services (CISO) leads the development and execution of Edith Cowan University''s information security strategy, safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of institutional data and systems. The role provides strategic leadership, risk oversight, and collaboration across the university to ensure compliance, resilience, and a culture of cybersecurity awareness.The role reflects ECU''s intent to move beyond advisory security models to a deliveryled, agile, and automationenabled approach, where security controls are continuously improved and risks are mitigated in real time.About youYou are an experienced technology executive, with skill sets across security, cloud, user experience, data and governance, who combines strategic insight with delivery discipline.You are comfortable leading in complex, federated environments and are recognised for your ability to turn strategy into outcomes.Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum of 10 years'' experience in enterprise IT and security, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.Proven experience working within agile delivery models and modern operating environments.Benefits of working at ECUAt ECU we''re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industryleading superannuation.ContactPlease contact Mike Laytham at [email protected] for more information.Application ProcessPlease upload an uptodate resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.Advert ClosureApplications close Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above. #J-18808-Ljbffr