Technology Risk and Cyber

Shape the future of technology risk management while building your leadership career at one of the world's most respected professional services firms.

About the Team

Join KPMG's Technology Risk and Cyber team — a nationally led group of experts helping clients tackle complex technology risks and cyber threats. With deep capabilities in cyber strategy, risk management, cloud security, and incident response, the team works across industries to deliver innovative, resilient solutions. As part of a collaborative, future-focused environment, you'll help shape the direction of technology risk services and make a real impact.

Role Purpose

As an Associate Director in the Technology Risk and Cyber team, you will lead and grow a portfolio of IT risk and assurance engagements. You'll play a key role in developing client relationships, mentoring team members, and contributing to business development activities. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic outcomes and drive innovation in how we deliver technology risk services. This role also includes supporting presales and sales activities, such as contributing to proposals, developing pricing models, and engaging with clients to shape tailored solutions.

This role is based in our Perth office, offering the opportunity to work with local and national clients across a variety of industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of IT risk and assurance services, including IT internal audits, service organisation controls reporting, IT risk assessments, and IT project assurance reviews.
• Provide technical leadership across a portfolio of engagements, ensuring quality and consistency in delivery.
• Mentor and support career development for team members, identifying growth opportunities and contributing to training and knowledge resources.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, introducing contacts to other areas of the firm where relevant.
• Actively contribute to presales and sales activities, including proposal development, pricing models, and client presentations.
• Stay current with developments in technology, risk management, and assurance practices to ensure KPMG's approach remains innovative and market-leading.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in IT risk, assurance, or cyber-related engagements, with a strong track record of client management and project delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality client-ready deliverables and present to senior stakeholders.
• Experience contributing to business development and presales activities.
• Familiarity with global frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 27001.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or similar) are highly regarded.
• Experience in team leadership and mentoring is essential.

Benefits

• Flexitime
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.