Senior Cyber Risk & Assurance Lead — Projects

Nsw Reconstruction Authority; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Lead Analyst, Cyber Project Risk & Assurance to provide second-line risk oversight over cyber initiatives and technology programs. You will work with Technology, Engineering and Cyber Security leaders to strengthen governance, reporting and risk visibility, delivering assurance across major investments and change delivery.

The role emphasizes independent challenge, risk assessment, thematic reviews and executive reporting to support cyber resilience and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Cyber Risk, Technology Risk, Risk Assurance, Internal Audit, Project Risk or related discipline.
• Experience providing independent risk oversight, assurance or challenge within a large or complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of cyber and technology risk management, governance principles and control frameworks.
• Experience assessing major technology, cyber security or transformation programmes.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to identify root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical and cyber risks into clear business insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Line 2 oversight and challenge across strategic cyber security, technology and transformation initiatives.
• Assess project, program and cyber risks to identify threats, delivery risks, control weaknesses and governance gaps.
• Lead risk reviews, thematic assessments, assurance activities and deep-dives across cyber and technology portfolios.
• Evaluate effectiveness of cyber risk management practices and governance frameworks.
• Provide assurance over cyber security programs, regulatory uplift initiatives and major technology investments.
• Review adequacy of risk mitigation strategies and challenge risk acceptance decisions where appropriate.
• Produce clear risk reporting and analysis for senior management and governance committees.
• Influence stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices and improve cyber resilience.
• Support delivery of the Cyber Risk Uplift Strategy and wider resilience objectives.

Skills

Cyber risk

Tech risk

Risk assurance

Internal audit

Project risk

Stakeholder engagement

Executive reporting

Governance

Job description

Reserve Bank of Australia is seeking a Lead Analyst, Cyber Project Risk & Assurance to provide second-line risk oversight over cyber initiatives and technology programs. You will work with Technology, Engineering and Cyber Security leaders to strengthen governance, reporting and risk visibility, delivering assurance across major investments and change delivery.

The role emphasizes independent challenge, risk assessment, thematic reviews and executive reporting to support cyber resilience and