Cyber Security Adviser - Risk and Compliance Analyst

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

About the Team

You’ll be part of a specialist Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance team responsible for ensuring cyber risk and security compliance across major projects, programs, and the broader service provider ecosystem.

The team oversees key cyber assurance activities aligned to Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), Security Approval to Operate (SATO), IRAP assessments, and certification requirements, supporting the organisation’s commitment to strong security posture and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with Cyber Operations and project delivery stakeholders, the team plays a critical role in ensuring digital services are secure, reliable, and trusted by the community.

About the Role

Our Federal client are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Adviser to lead and support governance, risk, and compliance activities across high-priority initiatives.

In this role, you will:

  • Design and implement authorisation boundaries frameworks in collaboration with GRC project teams

  • Conduct Cyber Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) and develop practical risk mitigation strategies

  • Support compliance activities aligned to government Authorisation Frameworks

  • Manage urgent SRA requirements for high-priority and time-sensitive projects

  • Work effectively in a multi-vendor environment, maintaining strong stakeholder and client engagement

  • Prepare and deliver clear, executive-level briefings and presentations

Skills & Experience

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Strong knowledge of information security principles and risk management frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISM, NIST, and PSPF

  • Proven experience conducting SRAs and SIAs, including threat modelling, risk treatment planning, and control effectiveness assessment

  • Experience with government and enterprise authorisation frameworks, including security accreditation and compliance in cloud and multi-vendor environments

  • Ability to assess emerging risks, particularly across AI technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IaaS)

  • Strong capability in translating technical risk into clear, non-technical language for executives and governance forums

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure

  • High-quality written and verbal communication skills, with a detail-oriented, risk-focused mindset

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, pleas click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Vamshi Krishna on 0470260909 or email vamshi.krishna@talentinternational.com

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