Cyber Security Adviser - Risk and Compliance Analyst
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Closing Date: 2pm Tuesday 1 September 2026
n Locations: Canberra, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne CBD and Sydney CBD
n Contract Duration: 12months + 12X-month extension/s
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Why Join?
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- Lead high-impact cyber security governance, risk and compliance activities
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- Work across complex government projects and critical digital services
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- Gain exposure to AI, cloud, SaaS and mainframe security environments
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- Influence security decisions and strengthen enterprise risk management
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- Engage with senior stakeholders across projects and service providers
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- Build your expertise across leading security frameworks and standards
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About the Role
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Working across complex projects and service provider environments, this role leads and supports cyber security governance, risk and compliance activities, helping ensure systems meet security, authorisation and compliance requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Conduct complex Security Risk Assessments and Security Impact Assessments
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- Develop risk treatment strategies and appropriate security control baselines
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- Review IRAP, penetration testing, SOC 1 and SOC 2 assessment findings
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- Review service provider security and risk management documentation
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- Issue, review and re-evaluate Security Approval to Operate decisions
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- Present security risks, findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders
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Skills & Experience
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- Solid knowledge of information security, risk management and compliance frameworks
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- Experience with SRA, SIA, threat modelling and risk treatment planning
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- Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISM, NIST and PSPF frameworks and standards
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- Experience with government security accreditation and authorisation processesStrong understanding of AI, cloud, SaaS and mainframe security risks
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills
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Australian Citizenship & Existing Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.