Role Highlights
Location: Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne or Brisbane
Type: Permanent, full time
Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
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The opportunity
As the Cyber Safety Awareness Lead you will be responsible to drive a cyber security-aware culture within QBE by providing regionally-relevant training and resources, managing information security risks, and promoting the Enterprise, Security, Trust & Resilience function through stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for the AUSPAC, ASIA and GSSC regions leading human risk management program activities.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
Develop and deliver the regional cyber safety strategy in line with the global approach.
Support the Divisional Information Security Officer by influencing technology and business stakeholders and delivering training to high‑risk employee groups.
Work with Communications, Learning & Development, Risk & Compliance, and Technology teams to create engaging cyber safety awareness content for employees, partners, and customers.
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and project teams to deliver services that meet expectations.
Run practical testing to measure employee awareness of cyber threats and report results to Executive Leadership forums.
Explain complex cyber and risk concepts clearly and engagingly to a wide range of audiences, including senior leaders.
Prepare regular reporting and insights to support the Divisional Information Security Officer and the cyber safety awareness program.
Act as a trusted adviser by sharing knowledge and best practices and supporting the growth of cyber security and IT capabilities.
Identify and communicate emerging and ongoing risks, assess their impact, and support leaders to prioritise actions in partnership with the first line risk team.
About you
To be successful as the Cyber Safety Lead you will ideally have prior experience within Cyber Safety, Cyber Awareness of Human Risk Management. You will have a passion for Cyber Security and will excel in communicating cyber security concepts for end users and thinking critically about where human risk exists within the organisation. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to other cyber security areas, legal, privacy, journalism.
You will also have:
Proven ability to build and manage strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, influencing outcomes through clear, confident communication.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, practical messages.
Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving capability, able to assess issues, challenge assumptions, and make sound, well‑reasoned decisions.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected].
Skills:
Client Counseling, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Customer Value Management, Cyber Safety, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Management, Information Security, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder ManagementApplication Close Date: 09/04/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
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What We Do
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people in 27 countries.
