Security Consultant

Kaplan; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

26 days annual leave (pro-rata) incl.

1 for your birthday

Job summary

Kaplan Australia is seeking an experienced Security Consultant to lead AI security, governance and risk across the organisation. The role focuses on safe, secure and responsible AI implementations, working with technology teams, stakeholders and clients to assess risks and develop governance frameworks.

This newly created position offers flexible weekly cadence of work from home and office, with a permanent full-time basis in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security, governance or risk management.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Exposure to AI governance and AI-related risk management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to assess cyber security and AI risks.
• Support alignment with AI governance frameworks, including ISO 42001.
• Develop and maintain AI security policies, standards and controls.
• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments for AI initiatives.
• Respond to client security questionnaires and third-party assessments.
• Assist with audits and compliance related to cyber security and AI governance.
• Provide guidance on emerging AI security threats and best practices.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to implement secure AI solutions.

Skills

Cyber security

Security consulting

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder communication

AI governance

ISO 42001

Job description

• Permanent full-time position based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Flexibility – work from home and the office each week
• We value a positive and supportive work environment
• 26 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) including 1 for your birthday

Role

As Kaplan continues to expand its use of artificial intelligence, we are looking for a Security Consultant to lead the development of our AI security, governance and risk capability.

This is a newly created role focused on ensuring AI technologies are implemented safely, securely and responsibly across the organisation. You will work closely with technology teams, business stakeholders and external clients to assess AI-related risks, develop governance frameworks, support compliance activities and help drive our alignment with emerging standards such as ISO 42001.

This is not a traditional IT support or operational cyber role. Instead, you will act as a trusted advisor, helping Kaplan manage AI risk, security and compliance while supporting innovation across the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to assess and manage cyber security and AI-related risks.
• Support Kaplan's alignment with AI governance and security frameworks, including ISO 42001.
• Develop and maintain AI security policies, standards, controls and processes.
• Conduct security reviews and risk assessments for AI initiatives and technologies.
• Respond to client and third-party security assessments and due diligence requests.
• Support audits and compliance activities relating to cyber security and AI governance.
• Provide guidance on emerging AI security threats, risks and industry best practice.
• Work with technology and business teams to ensure AI solutions are implemented securely and responsibly.

Requirements

• Experience in cyber security, security consulting, risk management, assurance or governance.
• Experience conducting security reviews, risk assessments or advisory activities.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• A proactive, curious and solutions-focused approach
• Exposure to AI governance, AI technologies or AI-related risk management.
• Knowledge of AI security frameworks, responsible AI practices or ISO 42001.
• Experience responding to client security questionnaires, audits or third-party assessments.

Applications close 7th October 2026, unless filled earlier due to a high volume of applications.

About Us

Kaplan Australia is one of the world's leading providers of lifelong education, helping over one million students around the globe achieve their educational and career goals each year. While we provide a broad array of educational offerings through our programs, our commitment to providing unrivalled quality and great learning outcomes is consistent in each of our businesses.

Kaplan Australia has been recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. We pride ourselves on being a kind and inclusive organisation that is reflective of our diverse student group across Kaplan Business School, Kaplan Professional and our Pathways Colleges, and truly value the richness and experience of our diverse team. We will use this momentum to continue to enhance our equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.

Kaplan and many of its major clients operate in highly regulated environments. This requires us to be proactive and diligent in relation to personnel background checks and to undertake thorough vetting of candidates for roles of this nature. To enable Kaplan to assess a candidate’s suitability for this role, each candidate will be required to answer pre-screening questions, and, if you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undertake the relevant background checks (unless Kaplan determines otherwise). These checks may include one or more of the following: verification of identity, working rights, criminal history, qualifications, and working with children clearance. If you are shortlisted, Kaplan will advise you which checks are required for this role and explain how you will undertake the checks. Kaplan is committed to handling your personal information appropriately. Please see the Privacy Policy at Kaplan.edu.au for information about how Kaplan may handle your personal information in connection with this application process.