Cyber Security Consultant - Essential Eight Documentation

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Develop various Security documentation and manuals for Essential Eight
  • Mostly remote working – 1 day in the office
  • Large government body – Multi-year cyber uplift program

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Cybersecurity Specialist to help define, refine, and standardize documentation for all Essential Eight controls-including operational manuals, end-user procedures, incident definitions, and technical standards. This is a documentation-heavy role, ideal for someone who thrives on structure and clarity, and is excited to play a key part in uplifting cybersecurity maturity. With frameworks and templates already in place, your role will be to bring consistency, completeness, and best practice to life across eight core mitigation strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and standardize documentation for each of the Essential Eight controls.
  • Translate technical information into clear, user-friendly documents for a range of audiences.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders-including business analysts and technical leads.
  • Ensure alignment with uplift plans, maturity models, and compliance requirements.
  • Contribute to broader governance and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Analyst or Consultant with a background in cybersecurity who enjoys creating compliance documentation.
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks (Essential 8), policies, and operational risk.
  • Exceptional written communication and information design skills.
  • Able to work independently within a structured documentation framework.
  • Experience working within complex or regulated environments – Nice to have

Benefits:

  • 6 month ongoing contract
  • Very flexible work environment – 1 day in the office
  • Top of the market rate – interview and start ASAP

If you would like to know more please contact Sean Mantri on 0420 425 141 / sean.mantri@talentinternational.com or hit Apply Now!

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