Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist
We are currently seeking an experienced Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist to join our local government client and play a key role in strengthening cyber security governance, risk and assurance across the organisation.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will support a broad range of cyber security governance and assurance activities.
You will provide independent specialist advice on cyber governance, risk and compliance matters, translate complex technical security issues into practical business advice and help facilitate effective decision-making across leadership and governance forums.
The role will have a solid focus on control validation, cyber risk management, audit, compliance, governance reporting and information security frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide specialist advice on cyber security governance, assurance, risk and compliance matters
Interpret relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, standards and industry obligations and translate these into practical advice
Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of cyber security policies, standards and guidelines
Develop and maintain governance artefacts including control registers, compliance schedules and exception/waiver registers
Coordinate cyber security governance forums, including preparation of reports, dashboards and action tracking
Design, manage and execute the organisation's cyber security control validation program
Develop testing methodologies, conduct sampling and walkthroughs, review evidence and maintain a rolling testing plan




Document control findings, root causes and remediation actions and track these through to closure
Facilitate cyber risk assessments and maintain risk registers and treatment plans
Support risk reporting and escalation to relevant stakeholders and governance forums
Provide specialist support to internal and external cyber security audits, including evidence preparation and stakeholder coordination
Support business continuity and disaster recovery activities, including disaster recovery testing and remediation
About You:
5-7 years' experience across IT, with at least 3 years' experience in an information security role
Demonstrated experience across cyber security governance, risk, assurance and/or compliance
Strong understanding of information security concepts, controls, risk principles and industry best practice
Experience working with recognised security frameworks such as ISO **********x, NIST CSF or the ACSC Essential Eight
Strong understanding of cyber security legislation, regulatory obligations and industry standards
Experience designing or executing control validation, testing or assurance programs
Experience supporting internal or external cyber security audits
Strong experience facilitating cyber risk assessments, maintaining risk registers and tracking remediation activities




Ability to provide independent specialist advice and influence outcomes across complex environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, project and application development teams, management and business stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect business requirements and risks to appropriate security controls
A proactive approach to keeping up to date with the evolving cyber security and threat landscape
Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP or ISO ***** will be highly regarded
Postgraduate qualifications in cyber security, risk or governance will be highly regarded
The Perks:
Our client offers a comprehensive range of advantages, including:
5 weeks annual leave
plus 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks personal/carer's leave
14 weeks paid parental leave
Domestic and Family Violence Leave
Natural Disaster Leave
Up to
13.5% employer superannuation contribution
for contributing members, subject to a minimum 6% employee contribution
Annual wage progression
Salary sacrifice opportunities
Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness Passport
with discounted membership to selected health and wellbeing facilities
Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
Employee Assistance Program
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📌 Cyber Security Governance & Assurance Specialist (Queensland)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Queensland