Principal Advisor, Information Security - Governance & Risk

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD is seeking a Principal Advisor Information Security to lead governance, risk and compliance initiatives from Carseldine. You will advise on policy, controls and standards aligned with government requirements and international best practices.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, reporting to senior stakeholders, and driving adoption of security policies across Transport and Main Roads with an agile delivery mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience developing ICT governance frameworks for information security or IT service delivery.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 27000-series, ASD ISM, Essential Eight and NIST CSF.
• Ability to communicate risk findings to senior stakeholders with evidence-based analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and strategic direction for information security policy and governance.
• Champion consistent risk management practices across Transport and Main Roads.
• Develop and promote information security controls, policies and standards.
• Lead communication, education and monitoring to improve policy adoption.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Policy development

Tools

ISO/IEC 27000 series

ASD Information Security Manual

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Essential Eight

Queensland Government Information Security Policy

Job description

Department of Transport and Main Roads QLD is seeking a Principal Advisor Information Security to lead governance, risk and compliance initiatives from Carseldine. You will advise on policy, controls and standards aligned with government requirements and international best practices.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, reporting to senior stakeholders, and driving adoption of security policies across Transport and Main Roads with an agile delivery mindset.