A growing Cyber Security consultancy is strengthening its governance and assurance capability and is looking for a Compliance Officer who brings structure, discipline, and a deep respect for secure delivery in government environments. This is a permanent role embedded in a mission driven team supporting high impact national programs.
Why this role exists
With increasing demand from Defence, Federal Government, and regulated sectors, the consultancy is investing in a dedicated compliance function to ensure obligations are met, risks are understood, and accreditation pathways stay on track. You’ll be the anchor point for assurance — the person who keeps the organisation aligned with DISP, PSPF, ISM, ISO 27001, and Essential Eight expectations.
What you’ll be doing
- Managing compliance registers, risk logs, and assurance documentation
- Coordinating internal and external audits (DISP, ISO, IRAP, PSPF, ISM)
- Ensuring evidence is accurate, current, and audit ready
- Monitoring compliance obligations across internal operations and client projects
- Supporting policy development, review cycles, and continuous improvement
- Working with technical teams to verify control implementation
- Assisting with accreditation and certification activities for Defence and government programs
- Preparing compliance reports and insights for leadership and clients
What you bring
- Experience in compliance, governance, risk, or assurance within cyber, Defence, or government environments
- Working knowledge of PSPF, ISM, DISP, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, or NIST frameworks
- Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non technical stakeholders
- A proactive, organised mindset with a focus on repeatable processes
- Active NV1 security clearance (essential)
What’s on offer
- Permanent role with long term stability in a consultancy that values integrity and transparency
- A supportive, tight knit team working on meaningful national security outcomes
- Clear pathways to grow into senior GRC, accreditation, or assurance roles
- Flexible working arrangements and a culture that prioritises wellbeing
- Opportunities to shape internal governance maturity from the ground up
We are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people of all ages, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
