Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Telstra Corporation; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based pay

Access to learning programs

Global presence across 22 countries

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

30% off Telstra products and services

Laptop + mobile phone + plan

Job summary

Telstra seeks a Senior Cyber Security Advisor to act as a trusted security consultant to business and technology teams across Australia. You will lead security assessments, develop risk-based recommendations, and drive security-by-design while improving processes, governance, and operational effectiveness.

We value strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to emerging threats.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory, risk management, security operations, governance, or assurance.
• Proven ability to conduct security assessments and manage security risks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, controls, technologies, and emerging threats.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted security advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
• Lead and support security assessments, assurance activities, and risk reviews.
• Provide practical, risk-based security recommendations aligned with security and compliance frameworks.
• Drive security-by-design principles and promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Improve security processes, governance, standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the adoption of security tools, capabilities, and frameworks.
• Develop security guidance, procedures, templates, and playbooks.
• Use operational metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement and enhance stakeholder experience.

Skills

Security advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Security assessments

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

## Senior Cyber Security AdvisorApply: Australia (Flexible): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 8, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR-10174850## Employment TypePermanent## Closing Date7 Oct 2026 11:59pm## Job TitleSenior Cyber Security Advisor**Job Summary**## Job Description**Who We Are**We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means a having career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritises wellbeing and choice. **What We Offer*** Performance-related pay* Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up* Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.* Purchased annual leave scheme* Additional Telstra day off* Additional 30% off Telstra products and services* Toolkit provided (laptop + mobile phone + plan paid for) **The Opportunity** This is a permanent full-time position and can be based anywhere in Australia. Candidates need to be Australian Citizens and willing to obtain Baseline Security Clearance **What You'll Do*** Act as a trusted security advisor to business and technology stakeholders.* Lead and support security assessments, assurance activities, and risk reviews.* Provide practical, risk-based security recommendations aligned with security and compliance frameworks.* Drive security-by-design principles and promote cybersecurity awareness.* Improve security processes, governance, standards, and operational effectiveness.* Support the adoption of security tools, capabilities, and frameworks.* Develop security guidance, procedures, templates, and playbooks.* Use operational metrics and reporting to drive continuous improvement and enhance stakeholder experience. **About You*** 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory, risk management, security operations, governance, or assurance.* Experience conducting security assessments and managing security risks.* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.* Excellent communication and influencing capabilities across technical and non-technical audiences.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.* Experience creating standards, procedures, and operational documentation.* Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, controls, technologies, and emerging threats.### About UsWe're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most.### Recruitment SupportWe are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility [e-mail].