(Senior) Cyber Assessors / Auditors - Federal Gov Project

PERSOL APAC; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security consultancy in Australia is looking for experienced Cyber Security Assessors to conduct assessments and audits within government and Defence environments. The role involves reviewing security documentation, preparing reports, and engaging with stakeholders to improve governance practices. Candidates should have experience in cyber assessments, familiarity with essential frameworks, and strong technical writing skills. A fixed-term contract with competitive remuneration is offered for those with relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cyber assessments or audits in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with industry frameworks.
• Leadership in planning and delivering audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments and audits of systems and policies.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation.
• Engage with stakeholders and strengthen governance practices.

Skills

Cyber assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Risk assessment

Governance frameworks

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

ACSC Essential Eight

ISO27001

NIST 800-171

Job description

• Multiple openings - Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor
• NV1, federal gov client project
• Open to ACT, QLD, SA, VIC, NSW regions

PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organizations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century : Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.

Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor (NV1 Cleared)

Location :

Canberra - onsite 5 days per week

Melbourne / Adelaide / Sydney / Brisbane - onsite 3 days per week

Security Clearance : NV1 minimum

Work Environment : No personal electronic devices permitted on site

Remuneration : $140K-$170K + Super

Contract Type : Fixed-term contract from mid-January through to October 2026 , with a strong view to extension and converting to the perm staff . This fixed-term contract allows you to enjoy the benefits typically associated with permanent roles.

Suitable for Cyber Audit, Cyber Assessor candidates from Tech Engineering background with a strong understanding of Essential 8

About the Role

A leading Australian cyber security consultancy is seeking experienced and security-cleared Cyber Security Assessors and Senior Assessors / Auditors to support cyber assessments, audit activities, and security maturity uplift programs within secure Defence-related and government environments.

You will play a key role in strengthening security controls, improving governance practices, and ensuring compliance in high-assurance settings. This is a hands-on assessment and audit role working across some of Australia's most sensitive ICT environments.

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Conduct cyber security assessments and / or audits of systems, policies, and control frameworks
• Review and analyse security documentation, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation
• Prepare assessment reports, audit findings, and technical documentation
• Support cyber maturity uplift projects and compliance initiatives
• Engage with stakeholders to improve governance, assurance, and risk management
• Assist with strengthening organisational security posture in highly regulated environments

Role Levels

Cyber Security Assessor (Intermediate Level)

Key Duties

• Conduct technical and policy-based risk assessments across ICT environments
• Identify security gaps and assess maturity levels using industry frameworks
• Provide cyber advisory services and support remediation and uplift initiatives

You Bring

• Experience conducting cyber assessments or audits in government, Defence, or critical infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with frameworks such as the ACSC Essential Eight , ISO27001 , NIST 800-171
• Strong stakeholder engagement and high-quality technical writing skills

Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor

Key Duties

• Lead cyber audits across multiple domains or business units
• Provide strategic security advice to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and refine audit frameworks and uplift methodologies
• Present findings to executive stakeholders and lead risk mitigation efforts
• Coordinate audit teams and mentor junior assessors

You Bring

• Extensive experience conducting cyber security assessments in secure or regulated environments
• Deep understanding of governance, risk, and assurance frameworks
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and delivering large-scale audits
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH , or similar

If you meet these requirements, please apply below. For a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on 0491 451 213 or reach out at [e-mail]

Consultant
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Reference number : 210353226

Profession : Information TechnologySecurity

Company : Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted : 11th Dec, 2025