Cyber Security Specialist (GRC) | QLD Government
Carseldine, Brisbane |
50/50 Hybrid Model |
6-Month Contract Local Queensland candidates only Help Shape the Cyber Security Future of Queensland's Transport Network We're seeking an experienced
Cyber Security Specialist (Governance, Risk & Compliance) to join a high-performing Information Security team supporting one of Queensland's most critical government departments.
This is not your typical security advisory role. You'll be influencing security outcomes across major business initiatives, projects, and operational environments, helping uplift cyber risk management maturity while working alongside senior stakeholders, architects, project teams, and security professionals.
If you're passionate about translating cyber risk into practical business outcomes and enjoy operating at the intersection of governance, technology, and strategy, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing As a trusted cyber security advisor, you'll provide expert guidance and strategic direction across governance, risk, compliance, and security assurance activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing expert advice aligned with industry-leading security frameworks and best practice Reviewing project and technical documentation including:
- Solution and technical designs
- Control options papers
- Technical specifications
- Test and implementation plans
Conducting cyber risk and threat assessments to identify:
- Security threats
- Vulnerabilities
- Control gaps
- Risk treatment recommendations
Translating complex technical concepts into practical advice for business stakeholders
Supporting security governance activities, reporting, risk management, and stakeholder communications
Working closely with internal business units, project teams, and technology stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes
Contributing to continuous improvement of security policies, standards, frameworks, and governance processes
About You We're looking for a security professional who has:
Essential Experience
- 5+ years' experience in cyber security, information security, security architecture, or GRC-focused roles
- Experience leading or providing senior-level security advice within complex enterprise environments
- Strong understanding of cyber risk management and security governance principles
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to analyse complex business and technical requirements and provide fit-for-purpose security recommendations
Highly Desirable Experience working with security frameworks and standards including:
- ISO 27001
- ASD Essential Eight
- Australian Government ISM
- NIST Cyber Security Framework
- PCI-DSS
- Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
Experience within:
- Queensland Government
- Transport and infrastructure environments
- Large enterprise organisations
- Regulated or highly governed environments
Why This Contract?
- Work on projects that genuinely impact millions of Queenslanders
- Join an established Information Security Governance, Risk & Compliance team
- Hybrid flexibility – 50% onsite / 50% remote
- Opportunity to influence cyber maturity and risk management practices
- Immediate impact with a well-supported team
Apply Now or call Caroline on
1300 129 732 for more information
