Senior Cyber Security Advisor

Telstra Corporation; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related 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 paid for

Job summary

Telstra, a iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint, is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Advisor. Based anywhere in Australia, you will act as a trusted security advisor to business and tech stakeholders, lead security assessments, and drive risk-based security improvements.

Australian citizenship and Baseline Security Clearance are required. You will implement security-by-design principles, build playbooks, and promote cybersecurity awareness across teams, with opportunities to access learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity advisory, risk management, security operations, governance, or assurance.

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

Cybersecurity experience

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

7 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior 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.

We'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.

We 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 inbox. [e-mail].

In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore.

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