Who is QAL? 

Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is an accomplished airport operator which owns and operates Gold Coast, Townsville, Longreach and Mount Isa airports – connecting the Gold Coast and northern NSW, along with regional Queensland, to the rest of the country and beyond. Our company has a vision to engage customers, connect communities and deliver exceptional experiences – and a commitment to delivering for the communities where we operate. We have been formally recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work – Certified’ organisation four times and recently was awarded Work180 accreditation as a champion for gender equity for the second year in a row. Our company is dedicated to a target of net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.  

There has never been a better time to join us. 

What you’ll contribute to: 

We’re looking for a thoughtful and strategic security leader who can guide Queensland Airports’ approach to cyber risk, information security, and infrastructure security. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape and evolve our Cyber Risk & Audit practice, working closely with others to develop a holistic and empowering cyber security strategy that protects and supports our IT and OT environments. 

Chris Simpfendorfer from the Technology Team shares his experience working at QAL: 

Having recently joined Queensland Airports Limited, I’ve been really impressed by the welcoming culture and the genuine sense of collaboration across the organisation. The level of professionalism and collaboration is among the best I’ve seen, with a strong willingness across teams to work together and drive meaningful outcomes. The types of projects you get involved with are challenging, yet at the same time exciting and innovative. Combined with a clear focus on safety and delivery, this is proving to be a fantastic place to work.” 

How will you make an impact? 

You’ll nurture a strong and resilient security posture that supports our people and ensures we remain aligned with key aviation and critical infrastructure regulations, including TSP and SOCI. As a trusted and collaborative partner to our executive team, you’ll help shape thoughtful security investment decisions, guide the adoption of effective security standards and controls, and empower the organisation to stay proactive and confident in the face of emerging threats. 

The key accountabilities for the Cyber Risk and Infrastructure Manager role include, but are not limited to: 

• Build, motivate and manage information security and infrastructure security staff supporting the organisation's strategic goals 

• Lead the development of an integrated information security and infrastructure security vision, working across technology and business domains 

• Oversee security for IT/OT infrastructure including network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, data centers, and cloud environments 

• Define enterprise security policy, develop technology security architecture, implement controls and establish monitoring/reporting frameworks 

• Configure and maintain security controls across all infrastructure layers (network, server, endpoint, cloud) 

• Oversee security architecture for network infrastructure, servers, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and OT environments 

• Implement and maintain security controls including encryption, access controls, network segmentation, and endpoint detection 

What we offer you? 

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive organisation with a great culture and assist in the transformation and growth of the business. Flexible working options are available for all employees. At QAL, we uphold the philosophy that the smooth integration of life and work benefits all. We call it ‘Living Well’. 

QAL supports an inclusive approach and values diversity within the workplace. We aim to provide opportunities that allow individuals to reach their full potential regardless of their background, gender, age, work status, religious or cultural identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 

The successful candidate will be required to adhere to QAL’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP), which includes pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing and have the ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). 

Please obtain the Position Description by clicking HERE, or if you are on Seek, by copying the following location into your browser to access the Position Description through our careers site: https://qal.elmotalent.com.au/careers/QALcareers/jobs.