Job Description
Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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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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Requirements
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Strong knowledge of:n
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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 Clearance
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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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📌 Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Powerdatagroup
📍 Canberra