EL1 Technical Security Risk Advisor

EL1 Technical Security Risk Advisor – Sydney | 12-Month Contract

Australian Citizenship Required | $602.55/day + Super | Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Technical Security Risk Advisor to join a high-performing team in Sydney. This 12-month contract role will see you lead security risk assessments, audits, and assurance programs across key sites, ensuring compliance with Government security frameworks and industry best practices.

About the Role

As a Technical Security Risk Advisor, you will:

Security Risk, Assurance & Governance

Lead planning, scheduling, and delivery of Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), site audits, and physical security assessments across metropolitan and regional sites.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps, providing expert recommendations aligned with ISO 31000, PSPF, and organisational policies.
Develop, maintain, and implement Site Security Plans balancing safety, inclusion, accessibility, and security considerations.
Maintain a national site risk register, tracking treatment owners, due dates, and residual risk status with timely escalation of high-risk issues.

Technical Security Expertise

Provide authoritative advice on electronic security systems including access control, alarms, CCTV, electronic key management, duress/intercom systems, and related network or infrastructure dependencies.
Create and implement a national testing and assurance regime to validate physical security controls.
Prepare written reports providing assurance that security installations and upgrades comply with PSPF, ASIO-T4 guidance, SCEC certification pathways, and internal specifications.

Operational Capability, Documentation & Policy

Develop, maintain, and promote security guides, procedures, templates, and operational artefacts to support consistent risk-informed mitigation practices.
Review and uplift existing security policy and documentation to reflect emerging threats, new technologies, and service delivery needs.
Contribute expert advice to security incident reviews to strengthen organisational learning and system improvements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams including Property, ICT, People Services, Personnel Security, Incident Management, and Regional Operations.
Coordinate with external providers, consultants, integrators, and contractors to ensure compliance with government security requirements and value for money.

Essential Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience in physical, technical, or protective security within government, corporate, infrastructure, or regulated industries.
Proven ability to conduct Security Risk Assessments, audits, and physical security reviews aligned with contemporary and Government security frameworks.
Experience developing security plans, risk documentation, technical specifications, or operational procedures.
Strong knowledge of electronic security technology systems and integration considerations.
Ability to lead complex work programs, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes with limited supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing assurance and certification reports.
Demonstrated ability to confirm security installations comply with Australian Government Security Frameworks, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).

Contract Details

Location: Sydney, NSW
Duration: 12-month contract (with possible extension)
Rate: $602.55/day + Super
Work Hours: Full-Time, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Australian Citizenship: Mandatory

How to Apply

📩 Send your resume to priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com
⏰ Applications close Wednesday, 4th February 2026