Job Description

Senior Cyber Security Governance Analystn

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 14/08/2026

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

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Job Description

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Coordinate security assurance activities, including:n
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- Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments

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- Security compliance reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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- Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)

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- Essential Eight Maturity Model

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

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

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

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

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

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- Experience supporting government security assurance activities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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