Head of Cybersecurity

Define and own the cybersecurity uplift program across product and business systems

Establish a structured roadmap to improve security maturity across Engineering and IT

Ensure alignment of security initiatives across all delivery functions

Drive prioritisation of security uplift activities in partnership with functional leaders

Establish cybersecurity governance structures, cadence, and decision forums

Define control frameworks and evidence requirements across systems and teams

Own audit readiness, assurance models, and traceability between controls and frameworks

Coordinate and perform internal and external security assessments and audits

Lead organisational readiness for key frameworks, such as:

CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171

Australian ISM, Essential Eight, DISP

ISO/IEC 27001

Manage relationships with external assessors and certification bodies, both local and international

Oversee engagement with IRAP, C3PAO, penetration testing, and audit partners

Ensure Emesent is positioned for Defence procurement and compliance requirements

Partner closely with Product, Engineering and IT leadership to embed security requirements into system design and delivery

Provide practical, risk-based guidance to architecture and engineering decisions

Support teams in making appropriate security trade-offs as part of delivery

Act as a trusted advisor to technical leaders on cybersecurity matters, across hardware, software (desktop, mobile, cloud), manufacturing, IT infrastructure and business systems

Lead company-wide cybersecurity awareness and education, lifting everyday security mindset and risk awareness across all teams

Build durable security capability through ongoing upskilling and development, so maturity holds as the company scales

Establish and lead a cross-functional community of cybersecurity focals and specialists, extending reach and ownership beyond a single role

You are a cybersecurity leader who thrives in influence-driven, high-accountability environments.

You are effective because you can:

Operate without direct authority over delivery teams

Influence senior engineering and IT leaders through credibility and trust

Translate complex technical systems into clear security risk and posture

Engage confidently at both technical and executive/board levels

Build structure and clarity in environments that are still maturing

You are not a compliance administrator - you are a pragmatic security leader who improves how the company thinks about and manages our actual cybersecurity risk posture.

Our ideal profile is someone with:

Background in complex technology and engineering product development across both software and hardware

Strong people leadership and influencing skills to drive cultural change

10 years’ experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) leadership

Experience in regulated industries, ideally Defence or critical infrastructure

Proven track record supporting or leading organisations through security certification or audit readiness

Australian citizenship and eligibility for security clearance

However, we encourage people with some, but not all, of this background to also apply.

This is a foundational leadership role for Emesent’s next stage of growth. It will directly shape our ability to operate in Defence and other regulated markets, and ensure cybersecurity is a clear, evidenced, and trusted capability across the organisation.

You will not just lead the cybersecurity discipline; you will define and lead Emesent’s cybersecurity journey.

At Emesent, you’ll work on technology that is genuinely shaping the future of how industries capture and understand the physical world. We offer a dynamic, collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and real opportunities for professional growth. Join us in pushing the boundaries of robotics and spatial intelligence.