The System Risk Adviser is a cyber security risk practitioner within the Bureau's Security Risk, Threat and Assessment team, reporting to the Manager Security Risk, Threat & Assessment/Cyber Security Risk Lead. The role conducts security assessments as a core part of the Bureau's System Authorisation process for new systems and for existing systems requiring retrospective assessment, review or reauthorisation.

Working with a level of autonomy appropriate to an APS 6, the role plans and progresses assigned security assessments from initiation through to findings and recommendations that inform System Authorisation decisions. It gathers and analyses business, technical and security information; assesses security control implementation and effectiveness; identifies control gaps and residual risks; and applies evidence and professional judgement to develop clear, defensible advice.

The role works closely with system managers, system owners, project teams, technical specialists and control owners to prepare and quality-assure the artefacts needed for security assessment and system authorisation. These may include system descriptions, system security plans, security risk assessments, control evidence, treatment plans, assessment reports, findings and decision briefs for the relevant authorising official.

The System Risk Adviser may coordinate and liaise with external security assessors, including providers undertaking independent or IRAP-aligned assessments. The role supports assessment planning and evidence provision, clarifies findings, monitors actions and dependencies, keeps stakeholders informed, and escalates material risks or barriers to the Cyber Security Risk Lead.





The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of cyber security risk and system security assessment practices, strong analytical and written communication skills, and the ability to explain technical issues to diverse audiences. Familiarity with the Australian Government Information Security Manual (ISM), the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and related risk frameworks is highly desirable.

Experience conducting risk assessments involving artificial intelligence is also desirable but not essential.

- Plan and conduct security assessments as part of the System Authorisation process for new systems and for existing systems undergoing retrospective assessment, review or reauthorisation, in accordance with Bureau governance, security policies and applicable Australian Government requirements.
- Gather, validate and analyse system, business and technical information to determine assessment scope, security control applicability, evidence requirements and key dependencies.
- Prepare and quality-assure security and risk artefacts on behalf of system managers to support security assessment and System Authorisation, including system security documentation, cyber security risk assessments, control evidence summaries, treatment plans, assessment reports and decision briefs.




- Assess security control implementation and effectiveness, identify control gaps and residual risks, and provide evidence-based recommendations for risk treatment and authorisation decisions.
- Work collaboratively with system managers, system owners, project teams, architects, technical specialists and control owners to resolve information gaps and progress assessments to agreed quality and timeframes.
- Coordinate and liaise with external security assessors, where required, including supporting engagement planning, evidence provision, clarification of findings and tracking of agreed actions.
- Maintain accurate security assessment and System Authorisation records, registers, workplans and status reporting, and monitor conditions, actions and reauthorisation requirements for assigned systems.
- Provide clear, impartial and practical cyber security risk advice, tailored to technical and non-technical audiences, and escalate significant or unresolved risks to the Cyber Security Risk Lead.
- Contribute specialist knowledge, lessons learned and continuous improvement ideas to strengthen System Authorisation processes, templates, guidance and team capability.
- Undertake ad-hoc security risk activities stemming from PSPF-related ICT requirements and directions, including supporting security risk assessments involving artificial intelligence systems or use cases.
- Comply with all Bureau work health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

📌 Systems Risk Adviser (Australia)
🏢 Bureau Of Meteorology
📍 Australia