Our client is a leading Australian Government organisation responsible for defending Australia against global threats and strengthening national cyber resilience. They play a critical role in delivering cyber security capability, uplifting maturity across government, and supporting major Commonwealth stakeholders in meeting their cyber security obligations.
The agency is known for its high‑impact mission, technical excellence, and commitment to national security.
About the Role
We are seeking two Principal IRAP Assessors / Cyber Security Specialists (EL2 equivalent) to contribute to the development of a new national cyber assessment framework and associated training programs.
In this senior role, you will provide expert guidance on cyber security assessments, training development, and the uplift of cyber maturity across whole‑of‑government environments. You will support the rollout of the new “Essentials” framework, help design and refine assessment processes, and contribute subject‑matter expertise to training packages, micro‑credentials, and capability uplift activities.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Delivering subject matter expertise to support the development of new assessment processes aligned with the agency’s updated security guidance.
- Assisting with the design and delivery of training courses and micro‑credentials relating to enterprise systems and future framework chapters (e.g., Operational Technology).
- Engaging with stakeholders across government to support change management, consultative forums, and communication strategies.
- Aligning training content with new IRAP 2.0 requirements and contributing to uplift activities for assessors and assessment bodies.
- Providing expert advice, quality assurance, and contributing to the upkeep of cyber training labs, tools, and artefacts.
- Supporting whole‑of‑government initiatives relating to the PSPF, Hosting Certification Framework, and other security programs where relevant.
You will thrive in this role if you are a highly experienced cyber security professional with strong assessment expertise and the ability to contribute to national‑level capability uplift initiatives. You’re someone who is comfortable operating at an EL2-equivalent level and can bring both technical depth and strategic insight.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 3+ years delivering complex cyber security policy, guidance, training, or security assessments for an intelligence or cyber‑focused organisation.
- Minimum 2+ years conducting ICT security assessments.
- Strong understanding of the IRAP Assessor role, relevant frameworks, and security policies.
- Demonstrated capacity to deliver all key duties and responsibilities effectively.
- Degree or postgraduate qualifications in Cyber Security or ICT.
- Industry‑recognised certifications.
- Experience developing or delivering national-level cyber security training programs.
Candidates must also be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to engagement.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT. Candidates based in Melbourne, VIC, can be considered. Candidates from VIC must be willing and available to travel to the ACT as required.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
Experience level: EL1 equivalent
Security Requirements: A minimum NV1 clearance is required for this position. An OSA(Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
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.
Applications open until 8am 23 March 2026.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
