Information Security Consultant

Information Security Consultant - Third Party Governance

**How will I help?**

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Consultant who will play an integral role in advising business and GroupTech units in Information Security, so as to facilitate compliance with the Westpac Group information security framework and target risk position for information security.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Liaise with Westpac's business partners and Third Party service providers as required to perform security governance tasks to ensure that Westpac continues to be protected against current and emerging threats.
- Monitor and analyse emerging security issues, threats and trends within the Third Party landscape using available tooling, to provide visibility and assurance to executive stakeholders about the information security state of the Group.
- Work closely with commercial and legal teams to ensure third party agreements have sufficient coverage to meet the Group's APRA CPS234 obligations.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Information Security trends and threats.
- Manage Third Party Security Incident Management communication and response.
- Conduct Third Party Security Assessment activities, and communicate outcomes to Westpac stakeholders.
- Assist with evaluation of controls assessment evidence verification.
- Provide input into the development of information security strategies by providing analytics, research advice and on technical issues to ensure the long term benefit of shareholders, customers, employees and community stakeholders.

**What's in it for me?**

You'll play a significant part of the future of a business that has been around for 200 years. Our purpose is of creating better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grown, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.

**What do I need?**
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- Experience in an information security, information technology, risk management, audit or equivalent role.
- Good understanding of Third Party Governance assessment.
- Good understanding of information security best practice standards and guidelines (e.g. ISO 27001)
- A self-starter with a High-level of attention to detail and with ability to work independently, multi-task and adjust to shifting priorities.
- Drive own learning, demonstrate curiosity by trying new things, and seeks feedback to improve and grow.
- Exposure to Infrastructure or Application configurations would be advantageous.

**What is it like to work there?**

We aim to provide one big, supportive team to help us achieve our purpose of creating better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family means you will have access to banking, wealth and insurance benefits. With us you'll discover new ways of working, and an exciting range of roles to showcase your skills. As an equal opportunity employer, we're proud to have created a culture where people can be their best, in an environment that values diversity and flexibility and one where everyone belongs. #LI - Hybrid.

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