Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 14/08/2026

Security Clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

Job Description

Reporting to the Cyber Security team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's cyber security posture by contributing to security governance initiatives, developing security documentation, coordinating assurance activities, and supporting senior executive decision-making.

This is a critical surge role that will also provide cyber security support during electoral events, ensuring election-specific security requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to solution design activities by providing cyber security guidance and recommendations.

- Review and develop security requirements aligned with government cyber security frameworks.

- Prepare communications, reports, and documentation to support senior executive decision-making.

Coordinate security assurance activities, including:

- Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments

- Security compliance reviews

- Lead the development and maintenance of formal cyber security governance and compliance documentation.

- Support risk management, security assurance, and resilience uplift initiatives across the organization.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to achieve project outcomes.

- Assist with election-specific cyber security requirements during federal electoral events.

Requirements

- Strong knowledge of:
- Information Security Manual (ISM)





- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

- Essential Eight Maturity Model

- Demonstrated experience performing a Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) role.

- Proven ability to manage stakeholder and client relationships and drive successful outcomes.

- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining cyber security governance and compliance documentation.

- Solid written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation.

- Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance, information security, or related disciplines.

- Experience supporting government security assurance activities.

- Familiarity with Australian Government cyber security frameworks and compliance requirements.

- Experience working within large-scale programs or complex project environments.

Security Clearance

- Must be able to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.

- Opportunity to contribute to the security and resilience of Australia's electoral systems.

- Work on a high-profile cyber security uplift program within a major Federal Government agency.

- Exposure to government cyber security frameworks including ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, IRAP, and security assurance processes.

- Twelve-month initial contract with a potential twelve-month extension.

- Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security and governance professionals.

- Meaningful work supporting national electoral events and critical government operations.

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