Lead Cyber Security Advisor (GRC)

Our client, CSIRO, is looking for a Lead Cyber Security Advisor (EL1 equivalent) to provide practical governance, risk and compliance support to its cyber security leadership. You will translate the CISO's strategic direction into coordinated actions, high-quality reporting and governance artefacts, and support the Cyber Resilience and Cyber Security Operations managers day to day. 12-month initial contract plus a 12-month extension, starting December 2026. Hybrid, with locations in QLD, WA, ACT, VIC and NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CISO to progress strategic priorities, governance commitments and executive reporting
• Coordinate planning, actions, risks and decisions across cyber security teams
• Prepare briefs, reports, dashboards and governance papers for leadership forums
• Support cyber risk, compliance, assurance, policy and control activities
• Follow up agreed actions and escalate emerging issues appropriately

Requirements

• Two to three years or more of cyber security experience, including practical GRC work
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, the ISM, Essential Eight and ISO/IEC 27001
• Proven ability to write clear governance papers, risk reports and executive briefs
• Strong coordination, stakeholder engagement and written communication skills
• ISACA, ISC2, SANS or similar certification is desirable
• Ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance

What's on Offer

• Work alongside the CISO at Australia's national science agency
• 12 + 12 month engagement
• Hybrid working