Job description

IT Risk Manager
6-month initial contract |Chance for Extension
Well-known Australian brand

We're working with a well-established Australian organisation seeking an IT Risk Manager to join their team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on delivery role , not a people management or leadership position.
You'll work across IT and Cyber Risk , partnering closely with technology, security, and business stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risk. The role is primarily Line 1 , with exposure to Line 2 activities.

What you'll be doing:

- Conduct day-to-day IT and Cyber Risk Assessments
- Support risk mitigation activities and escalate emerging risks where required
- Build and maintain risk dashboards& reporting
- Strengthen and maintain IT controls frameworks, policies, standards, and guidelines
- Act as the key point of contact for IT and security audits

- Coordinate audit activity and evidence collection




- Track findings and remediation actions

- Liaise across technology, security, and business teams to drive risk ownership
- Facilitate risk discussions and workshops with stakeholders
- Document and manage third-party and vendor risk assessments
- Maintain accurate risk and control documentation within GRC tools

What we're looking for
- Proven experience in an IT Risk, Cyber Risk, or Technology Risk role
- Strong understanding of IT controls frameworks
- Experience supporting or coordinating security and IT audits
- Ability to translate risk into clear, practical insights for stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, delivery-focused role
- Experience with third-party risk management highly regarded
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

📌 IT Risk Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Sydney