IT Governance and Compliance Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia HCF Australia Full time

About the Role:



This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled IT Governance and Compliance Specialist to join our team at HCF Australia.



As an IT Governance and Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and delivering services that are compliant with regulatory and organisational requirements. This includes managing IT Audits, Compliance and Line 1 Controls Assurance across all IT services.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Support in implementing the IT governance and compliance processes across IT services
  • Perform design and operating effectiveness testing for the defined IT controls
  • Conducting control assurance to identify control gaps and recommend solutions
  • Contribute to development, review, operationalization of IT processes
  • Document the control evaluation process, including the methodology, testing results, and any identified deficiencies. Maintain comprehensive records for audit purposes.
  • Exhibit high attention to details in identifying, aggregating, and communicating issues and control gaps to appropriate stakeholders
  • Compile detailed reports on the effectiveness of internal controls, including any identified weaknesses and recommended improvements
  • Highlight critical issues and their potential impact on the organization
  • Use feedback from reporting to enhance the control evaluation process
  • Implement best practices and lessons learned to improve the overall control environment
  • Periodic reporting on IT Risk and Control Testing
  • Demonstrate understanding of operational risk, control testing methodologies, and related regulatory and compliance standards
  • Facilitate IT Audits – review and collation of evidence as required; interaction with audit teams (internal, external)


What We're Looking For:




  • Three (3) or more years of solid experience in an IT Risk, Compliance role
  • Detailed understanding of governance and risk management
  • Proficient in Microsoft tools like SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills - Can ask effective questions and collect facts from multiple sources in order to solve problems
  • Must possess a positive attitude and excellent team player
  • Experience in a role balanced between business stakeholders and a central technology service organisation
  • Strong understanding of information security controls and ISMS standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001/2, COBIT, CRISC
  • Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree (e.g. BIT, BSc) or equivalent work experience in Information Technology or an equivalent engineering discipline
  • Certifications, such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CIPP, CISM, aren't a prerequisite however are well regarded
  • Must be able to demonstrate strong alignment to HCF Values: STEP FORWARD, STAY HUMAN, WALK IN THEIR SHOES, MAKE IT BETTER, GET THERE TOGETHER
  • Ability to instill confidence in the business and demonstrate the business value of IT
  • Ability to manage senior stakeholders and build effective relationships across technology & business
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills


We Offer:




  • 50% subsidy on HCF Private Health Insurance
  • 18 weeks Parental Leave for all genders
  • 6 additional leave days to support your wellbeing and medical needs
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing programs
  • Discounts to pet, life, travel and general insurance
  • A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum

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