IT Vendor Risk Specialist

HCF Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

50% subsidy on health insurance and/or

Parental leave and family-friendly"

Job summary

HCF is seeking an IT Vendor Risk Specialist to strengthen how we manage technology and information security risk across our third‑party ecosystem. You will assess vendor risk, review controls, and provide practical insights to support risk decisions and regulatory compliance.

You will partner with business, Procurement, Cyber Security, and Technology teams to communicate risks, document findings, and support remediation.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing vendor assurance artefacts such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, security questionnaires, policies and control evidence.
• Strong understanding of information security domains including access management, data protection, incident management, vulnerability management, business continuity and security governance.
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, NIST, SOC 2, COBIT, APRA CPS 234 and APRA CPS 230.

Responsibilities

• Perform IT Line 1 risk and assurance activities, including control assessments, evidence reviews and third-party risk assessments for new, existing and changed vendor engagements.
• Review vendor security and assurance documentation, including SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certifications, security questionnaires, policies, penetration test summaries and control evidence.
• Assess third-party controls across access management, data protection, incident management, business continuity, vulnerability management and security governance.
• Identify and document control gaps, information security risks, recommendations and residual risk considerations, and prepare audit-ready assessment reports.
• Partner with business owners, Procurement, Cyber Security and Technology teams to communicate vendor risks and support risk treatment and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and support internal and external audit activities through appropriate evidence and documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor risk management processes, assessment templates, reporting and governance practices.

Skills

IT security

Risk management

IT audit

Compliance

Vendor risk

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in IT/Cyber Security or Risk Management

Job description

Join HCF as an IT Vendor Risk Specialist and help strengthen how we manage technology and information security risk across our third-party ecosystem. You will work across business and technology teams to assess vendor risk, evaluate security controls and provide practical insights that support informed risk decisions and regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Perform IT Line 1 risk and assurance activities, including control assessments, evidence reviews and third-party risk assessments for new, existing and changed vendor engagements.
• Review vendor security and assurance documentation, including SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certifications, security questionnaires, policies, penetration test summaries and control evidence.
• Assess third-party controls across areas including access management, data protection, incident management, business continuity, vulnerability management and security governance.
• Identify and document control gaps, information security risks, recommendations and residual risk considerations, and prepare clear, audit-ready assessment reports.
• Partner with business owners, Procurement, Cyber Security and Technology teams to communicate vendor risks and support agreed risk treatment and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate assessment records and support internal and external audit activities through appropriate evidence and documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor risk management processes, assessment templates, reporting and governance practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years’ experience in information security, risk management, technology risk, IT audit or compliance.
• Good understanding of IT processes, operational controls and Line 1 control responsibilities.
• Experience reviewing vendor assurance artefacts such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, security questionnaires, policies and control evidence.
• Strong understanding of information security domains including access management, data protection, incident management, vulnerability management, business continuity and security governance.
• Working knowledge of relevant security and risk frameworks including ISO 27001/27002, NIST, SOC 2, COBIT, APRA CPS 234 and APRA CPS 230.
• Strong analytical and risk-based thinking, with the ability to identify control gaps and translate complex technical and risk concepts into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across business, Procurement, Cyber Security, Technology and Risk teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Cyber Security or Risk Management. Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are highly regarded but not essential.

About HCF

At HCF, our purpose is to bring our human touch to healthcare. Since 1932 we’ve been putting our members and their health first. As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, we cover 2 million members with health, life, travel and pet insurance and our vision is to make healthcare understandable, affordable, high quality and member centric.

We want to be true health partners to our members, easily guiding the healthcare choices that are right for them. At HCF, our values are the way we do things and create the necessary culture to help us realise our purpose and deliver our Strategy. Living our values in action we step forward, walk in their shoes, stay human, make it better and get there together.

Culture & Benefits

Purpose-driven passion

We’re united by a common purpose: to make healthcare affordable, understandable, high quality and member-focused.

Wellness and work-life balance

We’ll empower you with the necessary skills and tools to support your personal wellbeing journey, ensuring you perform at your best. Our offerings include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 50% subsidy on HCF hospital and/or extras cover
• Family-friendly certified employer
• 18 weeks of parental leave for all new parents
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, including workshops, fitness classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks and more
• Discounts on HCF’s products, including life, pet and travel Insurance, as well as discounts at Fitness First gyms and on our eyecare products.

Collaboration and inclusivity

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplace is welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status.

Continuous learning and growth

We believe in lifelong learning. HCF provides opportunities for personal and professional development. From workshops to mentorship programs, we encourage your growth and curiosity.