Manager, Cyber Assurance, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Exciting opportunity to progress your Cyber Assurance, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance career at Qantas!

Staff Travel Benefit from Day one

Full-time Permanent Role based in Sydney, Mascot

The Manager, Cyber Assurance, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance is responsible for supporting the development and sustainable delivery of the Group’s cyber risk management and control assurance strategy across Qantas Airways, Qantas Loyalty and Jetstar. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Cyber Assurance, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance and will form part of the Group Cyber Assurance, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance team within the Group Cyber Security team under the Group Risk and Services Division.

As part of a high-performing team, this role works closely with senior stakeholders to develop, enhance and manage governance, risk and compliance processes across the Group Cyber portfolio. The role will play a key role in ensuring Qantas Group achieves its business goals through thought leadership, technical expertise and business acumen. The role requires attention to detail and knowledge of cyber risk and compliance, governance and reporting, cyber security policy, standards and process design, relevant regulatory requirements, and cyber supply chain risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operation of the Group Cyber Governance Framework, including preparing accurate, data-driven and consistent reporting on cyber risk and control compliance to inform senior executive and Board decision-making.
• Support oversight and assess the effectiveness of key measures across the Group Cyber control environment, covering systems, suppliers, data and people.
• Plan and manage internal and external cyber security risk assessments, assurance reviews and audits of technology systems and processes, interpreting findings and communicating recommendations to management.
• Contribute to Group Cyber risk profiling, controls assurance and issue management, including oversight of prioritised remediation actions and identification and escalation of issues to senior management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Group Cyber Policy and related standards.
• Operate in a Line 2 capacity under the Three Lines Model, supporting review, challenge and advice in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and effectiveness of a high-performing team, strengthening cyber risk management and assurance practices across the Group.
• Support and deliver assigned activities to meet compliance requirements, including SOCI and PCI.

You’ll have

At least 5 years of experience in cyber risk and compliance, cyber governance and reporting, cyber security policy, standards and process design, cyber supply chain risk management and regulatory compliance, with the ability to execute cyber security strategy, risk management and compliance activities.

Relevant degree is desirable (e.g. information security, information protection, computer information systems, computer science, computer engineering, information systems management, business/ commerce or law).

Relevant industry certification is desirable (e.g. CISA, CISSP).

Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, PCI).

Strong attention to detail, data validation, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills to deliver accurate, clear and consistent reporting on cyber risk and control compliance for the Board and senior executives.

Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills to secure leadership commitment across teams and business units to address risks and remediate vulnerabilities.

Ability to work in a complex, agile environment and deliver outcomes that meet expectations.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, dynamic teams.

Sound understanding of, and experience with, internal and external audits.

Experience with governance, risk and compliance (GRC), policy or compliance management tools is desirable.

Why Qantas?

If you’re successful in your application, you’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time.

You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.

We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 18 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.

We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.

We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.

Apply at the earliest to be considered!

Applications close by the 6th of November 2026