GRC Cybersecurity Consultant: Risk & Compliance Lead

Accenture Global; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career breaks

Structured career development program

Local and international career moves

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance to support clients in identifying and managing cyber security risk. The role involves leading GRC projects, preparing reports with recommendations, and collaborating across teams to foster strong customer relationships and value delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s in cyber security or related field, NV1 (or eligibility) and at least 1 year of relevant experience. A diverse, inclusive workplace is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in cyber security, forensics, or related field.
• NV1 security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum 1 year of cyber security project experience across domains.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to drive complex projects independently and deliver high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage cyber security risk for clients.
• Lead governance, risk and compliance projects.
• Prepare high-quality security reports with actionable recommendations.
• Support development of customer relationships with Sales and Solutions teams.
• Collaborate across the CyberCX / Accenture ecosystem to add value.

Skills

GRC knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Agile / project delivery

Education

Bachelor degree in cyber security or related field

Tools

Security frameworks (NIST/ISO 27001)

Risk assessment tools

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Consultant – Governance, Risk & Compliance to support clients in identifying and managing cyber security risk. The role involves leading GRC projects, preparing reports with recommendations, and collaborating across teams to foster strong customer relationships and value delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s in cyber security or related field, NV1 (or eligibility) and at least 1 year of relevant experience. A diverse, inclusive workplace is emphasized.