Head of Cybersecurity

Join one of Australia and New Zealand’s most customer centric retail groups - Accent Group. With a portfolio of over 900 stores, 34 iconic brands (including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, Stylerunner, Nude Lucy, The Athletes Foot, Sports Direct, Glue Store and Vans), and 30+ online platforms, we’re not just selling shoes - we’re shaping the future of retail. At Accent Group, we’re driven by innovation, passionate about people, and serious about creating standout career opportunities. Whether you’re starting your retail journey or looking to grow into leadership, you’ll be part of a culture that values individuality, rewards performance, and empowers you to make your mark (in your kicks of course!)

Join Accent Group - one of Australia and New Zealand’s most customer-centric retail organisations. With more than 850 stores, a portfolio of iconic brands including HOKA, Skechers, Dr. Martens, Platypus, Hype DC, and The Athlete’s Foot, alongside 30+ digital platforms, we’re not just selling shoes - we’re shaping the future of retail.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Cybersecurity to lead and evolve our enterprise security capability in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

This is a critical leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and embedding a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to safeguard Accent Group’s information assets, systems, and networks while enabling innovation and growth.

You will partner across Technology, Legal, and Executive Leadership to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into every layer of our business from retail operations to digital commerce.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and deliver the cybersecurity roadmap aligned to organisational objectives and industry best practice.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity function, fostering a proactive, risk-based mindset.

Risk Management

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and emerging threats.

• Implement effective mitigation strategies to protect sensitive data and business operations.

Security Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust, scalable cybersecurity architecture.

• Oversee security and compliance technologies to ensure optimal effectiveness and performance.

Incident Response

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive incident response framework.

• Lead coordinated responses to cybersecurity events, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and evolving legal obligations.

• Establish and manage a cybersecurity compliance program across the enterprise.

Security Awareness & Culture

• Champion a strong cybersecurity culture through organisation-wide awareness and training initiatives.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk

• Evaluate and manage third-party cybersecurity practices to minimise external risk exposure.

Collaboration & Business Integration

• Partner cross-functionally to embed secure practices into technology delivery, retail operations, and digital transformation initiatives.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Build and mature cybersecurity capability, processes, and delivery frameworks as the business grows.

• Foster an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top cyber talent while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a senior cybersecurity leadership role within a complex environment.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, technologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, allocate resources, and deliver outcomes to agreed timeframes.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced culture where priorities evolve quickly.

Apply now to lead cybersecurity at Accent Group and help secure the future of retail.

Please note, this is a full-time position, based in our Cremorne office and flexibility may be required to support critical deployments or incident response activities outside standard hours when necessary.