Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

5 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia C9 Group Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Role: Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

Salary: 100,000 AUD plus SUPERANNUATION

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 hours per week

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) function for cyber security, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Develop, implement, and manage enterprise-wide information security governance, risk management, and compliance programs.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable Australian and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards
  • Plan, implement, and conduct internal and external audits for various standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 27701, SOC 2, and NIST frameworks.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cyber security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures, including database-related security documentation.
  • Implement and administer database documentation, guidelines, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
  • Test database systems and upgrades, including debugging, issue reproduction, logging, tracking, and resolving all identified problems in accordance with approved quality testing scripts, procedures, and processes.
  • Conduct and maintain comprehensive cyber risk assessments and maintain an up-to-date risk register.
  • Lead cyber control assurance and testing activities to validate control effectiveness.
  • Perform third-party security risk assessments and contractual security clause reviews.
  • Manage compliance with internal security policies and regulatory requirements, ensuring evidence-based audit readiness.
  • Oversee security exemptions, waivers, and cyber maturity assessments.
  • Deliver actionable cyber security reporting, dashboards, and key risk metrics to executives and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with IT, Legal, Audit, and business units to embed GRC requirements into technology and operational processes.
  • Support continuous improvement of governance frameworks, processes, and toolsets.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
  • 8+ years' experience in information security, with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Proven track record of planning, implementing, and auditing security frameworks, including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, ISO 27701, SOC 2, and NIST.
  • Demonstrable experience conducting cyber risk assessments, managing risk registers, and overseeing remediation activities.
  • In-depth understanding of common security frameworks and regulations, including AESCSF, ISO 27001, Essential Eight.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in Network, Cloud, and Virtualisation platforms.
  • Practical experience with EDR, MDR, DLP, email security, and vulnerability management solutions.
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms and related reporting tools.
  • Experience in database security governance, including implementing documentation, policies, and procedures.
  • Experience with database system testing (debugging, reproducing, tracking, and resolving issues) in line with quality assurance processes.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Relevant industry certifications (CISSP, CISA) – mandatory.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as energy/utilities, financial services, or government is advantageous.

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