Cyber Planning Specialist

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The Cyber Planning Specialist at Wesfarmers is a full time, onsite role based in Melbourne or Sydney that supports the Group CISO in shaping and delivering a resilient cyber program across the Wesfarmers Group. You will help develop and refresh the GCS Strategy, multi year roadmap and annual operating plan, manage the Group Cyber Portfolio with clear visibility of initiatives, dependencies, risks and budgets, and produce concise, data driven reporting while maintaining a single source of truth. Key requirements include a bachelor’s degree in IT or related fields, 6 plus years in program management within cyber or technology, and certifications such as PMP PgMP or PRINCE2, along with strong governance, risk, change management and stakeholder engagement skills. To apply by February 27 2026, tailor your resume to highlight governance, portfolio planning, dashboards and executive level reporting, demonstrate collaboration and a results oriented mindset, and show readiness to work across Melbourne or Sydney.

• Full-time permanent role, can be based in Melbourne or Sydney.

The Cyber Planning Specialist plays a critical role in enabling the success of GCS to plan, deliver and improve cyber security resilience for the Wesfarmers Group.

The role supports the Group CISO in developing, maintaining and reporting on the strategic plan, portfolio performance and delivery outcomes. 

What you’ll do

Reporting to our Group CISO, this role will:

• Partner with GCS to develop, refresh, and maintain the GCS Strategy, multi-year roadmap, and annual operating plan ensuring clarity of priorities and dependencies
• Manage the Group Cyber Portfolio, ensuring visibility of all initiatives, dependencies, risks, budgets, and outcomes
• Produce concise, data-driven reporting on portfolio outcomes, achievements, resource utilisation, maturity uplift, and performance
• Ensure data quality and consistency across all reporting artefacts and maintain a single source of truth for performance metrics
• Continuously improve and implement templates, dashboards, and automations that streamline planning, reporting, and approvals for real-time visibility and management
• Ensure that cyber strategic initiatives adhere to governance standards, including investment approval, project lifecycle management, architecture reviews and change control

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s Degree is required with preference for degrees in IT, Engineering, Program / Project Management or related fields
• Industry Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP®), PRINCE2® (Projects IN Controlled Environments), or other Cyber IT Risk or Program / Project Management related certifications
• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in similar roles
• Experience in designing, reporting and managing program / project risk metrics (cyber security) for both technology and cyber security practitioners and executives
• Proven experience in program management and reporting within cyber or technology domains; supporting executive-level planning, performance reporting, and strategic documentation
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and change management principles
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. Wesfarmers’ achievements are deeply rooted in the desire to continually reinvent ourselves for the brands we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We recently expanded our online offer to bring together the Group’s digitally native businesses, including the OnePass membership program and the Group data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we also operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we’re currently developing an integrated lithium project, including mine, concentrator and refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

About the team

Our Group Cyber Security (GCS) team is responsible for leading strategy, architecture and risk approaches for cyber security across the Wesfarmers Group to ensure objectives are met and that we operate within risk appetite. 

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. This means promoting the development of our people and fostering a sense of belonging irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.

Next steps

If this sounds like your next career move, click on the ‘Apply’ button by Friday, 27 February 2026. Please note that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to this closing date.

We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/