Technical Writer - Cyber Security

Technical Policy Writer (Cyber Security / Governance) – Contract

6+ Month day rate Contract | Docklands (Hybrid 3/2) | ASX300 Asset Management Client | Essential Eight Uplift (Level 2)

Talent International is partnering with a well-established ASX300-listed asset management organisation currently delivering a major cyber security uplift program, aligned to the ACSC Essential Eight Maturity Model, targeting Maturity Level 2.

As part of this uplift, we are seeking two experienced Technical Policy Writers to support the delivery of high-quality cyber security documentation, governance artefacts, and compliance-aligned technical policies.

The Role

You will play a key role in uplifting and formalising cyber security documentation across the business, ensuring policies and standards are fit-for-purpose, audit-ready, and aligned to best practice frameworks.

This role will suit someone who can translate technical security requirements into clear, structured documentation that meets internal governance and compliance expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and uplift cyber security policies, standards, procedures, and technical documentation
• Produce documentation aligned to Essential Eight Maturity Level 2
• Collaborate with cyber engineers, risk/compliance teams and stakeholders to capture technical requirements
• Ensure documentation aligns with internal governance controls and regulatory obligations
• Support documentation readiness for audits, assurance activities, and compliance reporting
• Maintain version control and documentation lifecycle management practices
• Contribute to governance artefacts such as control descriptions, operational procedures, and implementation guidance

Key Skills & Experience

• Due to the industry nature of these projects only candidates who posses Australian Citizenship are able to be shortlisted – prior AGSVA clearance nice to have.
• Proven experience as a Technical Policy Writer within Cyber Security / IT Governance
• Strong knowledge of cyber security controls, technical environments, and documentation practices
• Experience supporting compliance and governance programs in regulated environments
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as:
  • ACSC Essential Eight
  • ISO 27001 / ISMS
  • NIST / CIS Controls (highly regarded)
• Ability to translate complex technical content into clear, structured policy documentation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills across both technical and non-technical teams

For more information please reach out to Reece.Prideaux@TalentInternational.com