Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor - Defence project

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organisations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

About the Role

In this role, you'll work closely with Defence and government organisations to help them meet their cyber security obligations, strengthen control frameworks, and maintain a strong security posture. You will contribute to improving governance, assurance, and compliance outcomes in some of Australia's most sensitive environments.

Work Locations & On-Site Requirements

• Canberra-based roles: Require on-site attendance 5 days per week at a secure, Defence-approved facility.
• Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, or Brisbane: Require on-site attendance 3 days per week, with flexible remote work for the remaining 2 days.
• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - ASAP start until October 2026. This fixed-term contract allows you to enjoy the benefits typically associated with permanent roles.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Conduct cyber security assessments and/or audits of systems, policies, and controls
• Review and analyse security documentation, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend remediation
• Prepare audit findings and technical reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Support cyber security maturity uplift projects and compliance initiatives
• Engage with stakeholders to improve governance and assurance practices

Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor

A senior-level role suited for professionals with leadership experience delivering large-scale audits and managing complex cyber security assessments.

Key Duties:

• Lead cyber audits across multiple domains and business units
• Provide strategic security advice to technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop audit frameworks and drive continuous improvement
• Present findings to executive stakeholders and lead risk mitigation initiatives

You Bring:

• Extensive experience with cyber security assessments in secure or regulated environments
• Deep knowledge of risk, assurance, and governance frameworks
• Leadership capabilities in audit planning and team coordination
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent highly desirable

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Current NV1 security clearance
• Ability to attend on-site at a secure Defence facility as required (3 or 5 days/week based on location)
• Willingness to work in a no-device secure environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent industry experience

Highly Desirable

• Experience in Defence, government, or high-assurance sectors
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ACSC Essential Eight, NIST 800-171, ISO27001
• Experience with tools such as SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, vulnerability management
• Industry certifications including CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, or equivalent

If you meet these requirements, please apply now or for a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out Sign in to view email

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