Job Description

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and Recent Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

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About the Role

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In this role, you'll work closely with Defence and government organisations to help them meet their cyber security obligations, strengthen control frameworks, and maintain a strong security posture. You will contribute to improving governance, assurance, and compliance outcomes in some of Australia's most sensitive environments.

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Work Locations & On‐Site Requirements

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- Canberra‐based roles: Require on‐site attendance 5 days per week at a secure, Defence‐approved facility.

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- Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, or Brisbane: Require on‐site attendance 3 days per week, with flexible remote work for the remaining 2 days.

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- Contract Type: Fixed‐term contract – ASAP start until October 2026. This fixed‐term contract allows you to enjoy the benefits typically associated with permanent roles.

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Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

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- Conduct cyber security assessments and/or audits of systems, policies, and controls.

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- Review and analyse security documentation, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation.

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- Prepare audit findings and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.

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- Support cyber security maturity uplift projects and compliance initiatives.

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- Engage with stakeholders to improve governance and assurance practices.

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Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor

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A senior‐level role suited for professionals with leadership experience delivering large‐scale audits and managing complex cyber security assessments.

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Key Duties

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- Lead cyber audits across multiple domains and business units.

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- Provide strategic security advice to technical and non‐technical audiences.

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- Develop audit frameworks and drive continuous improvement.

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- Present findings to executive stakeholders and lead risk mitigation initiatives.

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You Bring

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- Extensive experience with cyber security assessments in secure or regulated environments.

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- Deep knowledge of risk, assurance, and governance frameworks.

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- Leadership capabilities in audit planning and team coordination.

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- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable.

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Mandatory Requirements

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- Current NV1 security clearance.

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- Ability to attend on‐site at a secure Defence facility as required (3 or 5 days/week based on location).

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- Willingness to work in a no‐device secure environment.

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- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

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Highly Desirable

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- Experience in Defence, government, or high‐assurance sectors.

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- Familiarity with frameworks such as ACSC Essential Eight, NIST 800‐171, ISO27001.

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- Experience with tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, vulnerability management.

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- Industry certifications including CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, or equivalent.

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We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

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📌 Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor - Defence project (Canberra)
🏢 PERSOL APAC
📍 Canberra