Security Governance & Assessment Officer

Australian Securities & Investments Commission; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

50/50 hybrid work-from-home model

Flexible work arrangements

Study support

Job summary

Australian Securities & Investments Commission seeks a Security Governance & Assessment Officer to uphold protective security governance, reporting and risk management across ASIC. The role involves analysing security data, developing cross-agency relationships and ensuring policy compliance.

The position supports the Chief Risk Office and requires strong governance, risk management and governance capabilities with clear communication to non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with governance, investigation, risk management or audit.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical guidance.
• Organised, collaborative, independent and able to meet tight timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protective security policies, plans and procedures.
• Deliver regular reporting to meet reporting obligations.
• Monitor threat and risk environment and assess emerging risks.
• Conduct security threat and risk assessments and maintain threat databases.
• Develop relationships across ASIC and with other agencies for security policy support.
• Analyze protective security data, trends and metrics; audit KPIs and dashboards.
• Support governance, procurement, contract administration and record management.

Skills

Protective Security Policy

IT literacy

Data handling

Reporting

Stakeholder mgmt

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Project management

Process improvement

Job description

### Security Governance & Assessment OfficerProtective Security**Location:** Any location**Classification:** ASIC 4**Work type:** Temporary**Employment Status:** Full-Time**Closing date:** 22-Sep-2026Position Description - CRO - ASIC 4 Protective Security - Security Governance and Assessment Officer.pdf (PDF, 188KB) Position Description**At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.**Support ASIC's protective security governance by maintaining policies and assurance activities, delivering key reporting obligations and helping strengthen security risk management across the agency.* **All ASIC office locations considered*** **Salary range $97,401~$115,820 (depending on experience) plus 15.4% superannuation*** **Temporary role (12 month contract)*** **Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 22 September 2026****The team**The Chief Risk Office is the custodian of enterprise risk management, business resilience, protective security and compliance management across ASIC. Within the Chief Risk Office, the Protective Security team helps ensure ASIC's security governance, information, personnel and physical security arrangements are effective and meet the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework. The team also manages baseline security clearance vetting, security investigations and access control across ASIC sites, and works closely with ASIC's Chief Information Security Officer to support a holistic approach to agency security.**The role**As a Security Governance & Assessment Officer, you will maintain and review protective security policies, plans and procedures, and support ASIC to meet its reporting and information security obligations.* Deliver regular, quarterly and annual internal and external reporting relating to the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework.* Monitor the security threat and risk environment and report and assess any identified or emerging security risks.* Conduct security threat and risk assessments, including maintaining a database of identified threats to ASIC* Develop strong relationships across ASIC and with other government agencies to provide high-value advice supporting ASIC's Security Policy and Plan.* Analyse and collate protective security data, trends and key metrics, and conduct audits of security data, KPIs and dashboards.* Undertake quality assurance and governance activities, including reviewing policies, plans, procedures and guidelines and supporting procurement, contract administration and record management.**About you**You will bring relevant experience or qualifications in governance, investigation, risk management, audit and administration, together with the ability to interpret security requirements and turn technical information into clear, practical advice. You are organised, collaborative and comfortable working independently to deliver accurate work within strict timeframes.You will also demonstrate:* Knowledge of, or experience applying, the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework.* Strong IT literacy, including experience handling data, preparing reports and communicating key security metrics.* The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, other government agencies and specialist functions.* Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.* Capability in problem solving, risk management, project management and using technology to improve processes and outcomes.**View the position description for more information or click ‘apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEST, Tuesday 22 September 2026.****About ASIC**ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.We offer a range of **employee benefits** including:* Attractive superannuation* Additional leave entitlements* 50/50 hybrid work-from home model* Flexible work arrangements* Assistance for study and professional development**To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment, together with the ability to gain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 2 security clearance.**