AS07 Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Harrison McMillan Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Career development and learning

Employee Assistance Program for you &/

Supportive and collaborative team

Shape a newly established cyber sec. f

Meaningful public sector work

Job summary

AGD's cyber security function is expanding to protect critical information across the department. The Senior Cyber Security & Risk Specialist provides expert advice on strategy, governance and risk management, working with executives and technology teams to identify threats and implement practical controls.

The role blends strategic influence with hands-on delivery, overseeing assurance activities, risk assessments and cyber incident response, while maturing capability and supporting SACSF

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security governance, risk and assurance.
• Knowledge of SACSF, ISO 27001/27002 or similar.
• Ability to lead risk assessments and recommend controls.
• Experience with compliance, audits or assurance activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cyber security advice to stakeholders across AGD.
• Lead cyber security risk assessments and recommend risk treatment.
• Drive assurance activities to support SACSF and standards.
• Develop and maintain cyber security policies, standards and guidelines.
• Lead initiatives strengthening threat and vulnerability management.
• Coordinate responses to cyber security incidents and threats.
• Guide security controls for existing and new technologies.
• Lead cyber security projects from initiation to evaluation.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior management.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships for positive security outcomes.

Skills

Cyber security governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Security controls

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Security certifications (CISSP/CISM/CompTIA Security+)

Job description

About the Company

The Attorney-General's Department (AGD) plays a vital role in supporting an inclusive, safe and fair South Australia through the delivery of legal, policy, regulatory and community services across government and the broader community. AGD provides expert advice, develops policy, delivers critical public services and supports key government priorities that impact South Australians every day.

As part of AGD's newly expanded centralised cyber security service within Technology Services, this role contributes to strengthening cyber resilience across the department. The team works across the department to strengthen cyber resilience, support compliance obligations and provide specialist advice to business and technology stakeholders on emerging threats, security risks and protective controls.

AGD is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace that values diversity, promotes professional growth and supports flexible ways of working.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to help shape a newly established cyber security function
• Meaningful work that contributes to public sector outcomes

Role Overview

Join AGD's newly expanded cyber security function and play a leading role in protecting critical information, systems and services across the department.

As the Senior Cyber Security & Risk Specialist, you will provide expert advice on cyber security strategy, governance, assurance and risk management. Working closely with executives, business stakeholders and technology teams, you will help identify emerging threats, assess security risks and implement practical controls that strengthen organisational resilience.

The role offers a unique blend of strategic influence and hands‑on delivery, encompassing assurance activities, risk assessments, security initiatives and cyber incident response. You will also contribute to the ongoing maturity of AGD's cyber security capability and support compliance with the South Australian Cyber Security Framework and broader government security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert cyber security advice to stakeholders across AGD.
• Lead cyber security risk assessments and recommend effective risk treatment strategies.
• Drive assurance activities that support compliance with the South Australian Cyber Security Framework and relevant standards.
• Develop and maintain cyber security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen threat management, vulnerability management and cyber security monitoring capabilities.
• Coordinate and support responses to cyber security incidents and emerging threats.
• Provide guidance on security controls for existing and new technologies, applications and services.
• Lead and deliver cyber security projects from initiation through to implementation and evaluation.
• Prepare reports, briefings and recommendations for senior management and governance forums.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to drive cyber security awareness, accountability and positive security outcomes.

Essential Experience

• Australian Citizenship will be highly regarded. Applicants must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in cyber security, information security, risk management or security assurance roles.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security governance, risk management frameworks and security controls.
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and providing practical risk treatment recommendations.
• Knowledge of the South Australian Cyber Security Framework (SACSF), ISO 27001/27002 or comparable security frameworks.
• Experience supporting cyber security compliance, assurance or audit activities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+ or similar will be highly regarded.

For more information please contact:

Bianca Holmes

0489 273 156

[e-mail]

This role requires

• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a National Security Clearance (agency to apply post-commencement)