Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst

Job Description

Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst\n

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 14/08/2026

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Security Clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

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Job Description

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Reporting to the Cyber Security team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's cyber security posture by contributing to security governance initiatives, developing security documentation, coordinating assurance activities, and supporting senior executive decision-making.

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This is a critical surge role that will also provide cyber security support during electoral events, ensuring election-specific security requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities\n
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• Contribute to solution design activities by providing cyber security guidance and recommendations.
  
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• Review and develop security requirements aligned with government cyber security frameworks.
  
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• Prepare communications, reports, and documentation to support senior executive decision-making.
  
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Coordinate security assurance activities, including:\n
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• Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments
  
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• Security compliance reviews
  
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• Lead the development and maintenance of formal cyber security governance and compliance documentation.
  
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• Support risk management, security assurance, and resilience uplift initiatives across the organization.
  
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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to achieve project outcomes.
  
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• Assist with election-specific cyber security requirements during federal electoral events.
  
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Requirements\n

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• Strong knowledge of:\n
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  • Information Security Manual (ISM)
    
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  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
    
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  • Essential Eight Maturity Model
    
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• Demonstrated experience performing a Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) role.
  
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• Proven ability to manage stakeholder and client relationships and drive successful outcomes.
  
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• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining cyber security governance and compliance documentation.
  
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• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation.
  
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• Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance, information security, or related disciplines.
  
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• Experience supporting government security assurance activities.
  
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• Familiarity with Australian Government cyber security frameworks and compliance requirements.
  
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• Experience working within large-scale programs or complex project environments.
  
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Security Clearance\n
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• Must be able to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.
  
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• Opportunity to contribute to the security and resilience of Australia's electoral systems.
  
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• Work on a high-profile cyber security uplift program within a major Federal Government agency.
  
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• Exposure to government cyber security frameworks including ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, IRAP, and security assurance processes.
  
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• Twelve-month initial contract with a potential twelve-month extension.
  
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• Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security and governance professionals.
  
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• Meaningful work supporting national electoral events and critical government operations.
  
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