Cyber Security Adviser - Risk and Compliance Analyst Closing Date:

2pm Tuesday 1 September 2026 Locations:

Canberra, Brisbane CBD, Melbourne CBD and Sydney CBD Contract Duration:

12months + 12X-month extension/s

Why Join?

Lead high-impact cyber security governance, risk and compliance activities

Work across complex government projects and critical digital services

Gain exposure to AI, cloud, SaaS and mainframe security environments

Influence security decisions and strengthen enterprise risk management

Engage with senior stakeholders across projects and service providers

Build your expertise across leading security frameworks and standards

About the Role 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.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct complex Security Risk Assessments and Security Impact Assessments





Develop risk treatment strategies and appropriate security control baselines

Review IRAP, penetration testing, SOC 1 and SOC 2 assessment findings

Review service provider security and risk management documentation

Issue, review and re-evaluate Security Approval to Operate decisions

Present security risks, findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders

Skills & Experience

Solid knowledge of information security, risk management and compliance frameworks

Experience with SRA, SIA, threat modelling and risk treatment planning

Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISM, NIST and PSPF frameworks and standards

Experience with government security accreditation and authorisation processesStrong understanding of AI, cloud, SaaS and mainframe security risks

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills

Australian Citizenship & Existing Negative Vetting 1 security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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