As our Compliance Specialist at Central Coast Council, you'll build the protocols, controls and frameworks that keep our IT workplace secure, consistent and ready for whatever comes next. You'll also get people talking about compliance, and more importantly, doing it. You'll lead education and awareness initiatives that turn requirements into everyday habits across Information & Technology and the wider organisation. This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community. What you will be doing:
• Build and maintain Council's protocols, control documents, IT risk registers and compliance frameworks for current and emerging technologies
• Spot the gaps, review and assess our IT compliance, and drive the improvements that matter
• Lead education and awareness programs that help people understand and embrace compliance
• Run audits, risk assessments and control evaluations to keep our IT platforms secure
• Partner with Information & Technology and teams across Council to get everyone on board
• Report with clarity, sharing metrics and recommendations that keep us transparent and accountable
• Stay ahead of legislation, regulations and best practice, and keep our frameworks fresh To be successful in this role, you will have:
• A degree in IT, Cyber Security, Governance or a related field, or solid, current experience in a similar role backed by ongoing professional development
• A track record of building and maintaining IT compliance frameworks, protocols and control documents in a medium to large organisation, ideally in the public sector




• Hands-on experience with risk assessments, IT risk registers and keeping up with legislation, standards and emerging technology requirements
• Proven teamwork across functions, so compliance frameworks are consistent and effective across the whole organisation
• Experience delivering education and awareness programs that get people to understand and adopt compliance requirements
• Sharp analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills, with an eye for detail and audit-ready documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills to build relationships, influence outcomes and grow a culture of compliance and continuous improvement Offer Details The commencing salary for this position is up to $96.6K. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $112K on completion of assessment of skills and performance plus 12% superannuation
• We have a permanent role available with a 9 day fortnight
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role
- 2 days from home and 3 days onsite
• This role is located at the Wyong Administration Building Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Ben Murphy, ITIL Cyber and Compliance Lead. You can contact Ben at Ben.
[email protected] This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 29 November 2026. We will not accept unsolicited resumes or applications being presented by recruitment agencies. Desired Skills and Experience Compliance, Information Technology, Audit, Reporting

📌 Compliance Specialist (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Central Coast Council
📍 Central Coast Council