Job details
Cyber Advisors provide ICT security advice and assistance to government, including policy creation, project advice and assistance, and research.
The Cyber Security Adviser will also assist Cyber Security Division teams by providing technical security advice and activities related to System Authorisation and management of cyber security risk.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Contribute to the system authorisation program of work, system projects and programs, by developing or reviewing
security artefacts, including Security Risk Assessments, Plan of Actions, Milestones and System Security Plans. - Assist business and system owners to attain and maintain Authorities to Operate for their systems.
- Identify, test, assess and assist with implementation of applicable security controls in line with Cyber Security
Policy Guidelines, the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information
Security Manual (ISM). - Analyseand document security risk and recommend treatments and modifications to security practices and
procedures using expertise and technical knowledge. - Manage, develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders to achieve work area goals.
- Manage and maintain the agreed service levels.
- Assist with the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, projects, and strategies.
- Continuously work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the cyber security service.
- Educate and inform departmental staff to promote understanding and ensure adherence to security policy
and processes.
- Extensive demonstrated experience with risk and information security frameworks, policies, and standards, including the Federal Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Information Security Manual (ISM), and international standards (ISO 27001/2).
- Demonstrated working experience in security risk assessment and development of security authorisation artefacts for systems to reach Authority to Operate.
- Demonstrated security experience within complex ICT environments.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to communicate security concepts to non-technical audiences both verbally and in writing.
- Understanding of global Cyber Security trends, attack vectors and techniques.
- Demonstrated experience in Federal Government.
Security Required: NV1 Security Clearance required
Location- QLD, ACT, VIC, SA and Hybrid based - first 6 weeks before a hybrid flexible working arrangement may be considered. Any WFH arrangements will require a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
How to Apply - Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026
Call Joanne Finchett on 0480 002454 or email Joanne@whizdom.com.au for any further information
