Cyber Security Risk Specialist for Government Agencies

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Local Peoples Full time

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Risk Specialist to join our team in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Queensland (QLD), South Australia (SA), or Victoria (VIC). This role will involve working with government agencies to assess and mitigate cyber security risks.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with risk and information security frameworks, policies, and standards, including the Federal Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM). They will also have demonstrated working experience in security threat and risk assessment and development of security authorisation artefacts.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying, testing, and assessing applicable security controls in line with PSPF, ISM, and agency policies and guidelines
  • Analysing and documenting security risk and recommending treatments and modifications to security practices and procedures
  • Contribute to the system authorisation program of work, system projects, and programs by developing or reviewing security artefacts, including Threat and Risk Assessments and System Security Plans

A competitive salary is offered for this position. The estimated annual salary is $120,000 - $180,000 AUD, depending on experience and qualifications.

About Local Peoples: We are a strategic research and design studio based in Melbourne and Canberra. Our mission is to design healthy, resilient, and resourceful communities. We prioritise social, environmental, and economic impact through human-centred design solutions.



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