Job DescriptionAzooa is preparing a response for LH-***** – Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and is seeking a suitably qualified cyber security professional for this opportunity.OverviewThe Australian Electoral Commission is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst – APS6 equivalent to support cyber security Governance, Risk and Compliance activities within the AEC's resilience uplift program.The role reports to AEC Cyber Security and will also support election‐specific cyber security requirements during electoral events.This is a surge position linked to the delivery of electoral events and requires a consultant who can work confidently across security governance, assurance, executive documentation and stakeholder engagement in a high‐assurance government environment.Scope / ResponsibilitiesContribute security considerations to solution designReview and provide recommendations for the development of security requirementsDevelop communications and documentation for senior executive decision‐makingSupport coordination of security assurance processesSupport coordination of penetration testingLead the development of formal cyber security documentationSupport broader cyber security GRC activities within the resilience uplift programProvide additional support for election‐specific cyber security requirements during electoral events.Knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Essential EightDemonstrated experience and capability performing a cyber security GRC roleDemonstrated experience managing stakeholder or client interactions to achieve an outcomeMinimum 5 years' experience in related roles.Strong Candidate ProfileAustralian Government cyber security GRCSecurity governance and risk managementSecurity requirements developmentIRAP coordination or remediationSecurity assuranceFormal security documentationExecutive briefs and decision papersStakeholder and client engagementSecurity risk assessmentsWorking within classified Commonwealth environmentsRole: Senior Cyber Security Governance AnalystExperience Level:



Senior – APS6 equivalentCandidate Limit: Maximum 1 candidate per sellerSecurity Clearance: NV1 required prior to commencementRFQ Closing: 11:59pm, Friday 28 August **** Canberra timeWorking ArrangementThe role is full‐time onsite in the ACT.Temporary work‐from‐home arrangements may be considered on a case‐by‐case basis, but the AEC has confirmed that onsite presence in the ACT is required.The normal working pattern is 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, equating to 37.5 hours per week.Additional hours may be required during electoral events or other periods of heightened activity, with 45 hours per week being a notional maximum where operationally required.
Extended hours and weekend work may also be required during key event periods.Clearance RequirementsAn active NV1 clearance is required prior to commencement.Although the original listing states that the candidate must be able to obtain NV1, the AEC subsequently clarified in the RFQ Q&A; that candidates must be NV1 cleared before commencing because the role requires access to classified information.The AEC has also stated that candidates who already possess NV1 are strongly preferred.
Candidates without the required clearance during interview may be removed from further consideration.Azooa recommends structuring the pitch around clear evidence of:ISM, PSPF and Essential Eight applicationHands‐on cyber security GRC deliverySecurity governance and assuranceIRAP and penetration testing coordinationDevelopment of formal GRC and security documentationPractical outcomes achieved in government or comparable regulated environmentsSpecific examples with measurable outcomes will generally provide stronger evidence than broad capability statements.RFQ RelevanceA strong submission should demonstrate more than general cyber security experience.The AEC is specifically seeking someone with practical Governance, Risk and Compliance capability who can operate across both technical security assurance and senior‐level documentation.Strong candidates should make their experience visible across:Cyber security governanceRisk and compliancePenetration testing assuranceSecurity requirementsGiven the candidate limit of one, Azooa will be focusing on a strongly aligned profile with active NV1 clearance and clear evidence against all essential criteria.Rate GuidanceAzooa recommends bidding around $135/hour PAYG including super or $137/hour + GST via Pty Ltd where commercially workable.Azooa recommended value‐for‐money PAYG range: $132–$138/hour including superAzooa recommended value‐for‐money Pty Ltd range: $134–$140/hour + GSTPreferred PAYG target: approximately $135/hour including superPreferred Pty Ltd target: approximately $137/hour + GSTAzooa recommended maximum PAYG rate: $145/hour including superAzooa recommended maximum Pty Ltd rate: $147/hour + GSTAround $132–$138/hour PAYG / $134–$140/hour + GST Pty Ltd: strongest value‐for‐money positioning and potentially a higher chance of winning where the candidate demonstrates strong role fitAround $139–$145/hour PAYG / $141–$147/hour + GST Pty Ltd: may still be competitive where supported by strong Australian Government GRC experience, active NV1, IRAP exposure and excellent ISM / PSPF / Essential Eight capabilityAbove $145/hour PAYG / $147/hour + GST Pty Ltd: less competitive unless niche cyber security expertise, clearance, domain fit or exceptional Federal Government experience clearly justifies the higher rateHigher rates may still be considered where niche cyber security skills, clearance, domain fit or solid program relevance outweigh rate competitiveness.The RFQ itself does not publish a maximum hourly rate, so these figures are Azooa's recommended pricing guidance, not buyer‐set caps.
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📌 Cyber Grc Analyst (Canberra)
🏢 Azooa
📍 Canberra