Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst

Powerdatagroup; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerdatagroup in Canberra, Australia, is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst to strengthen our security posture. You will contribute to governance initiatives, develop security documentation, coordinate assurance activities, and support executive decision-making.

This surge role focuses on election-specific security requirements during federal events, and requires NV1 clearance readiness, strong knowledge of ISM/PSPF/Essential Eight, and extensive government security experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance.
• Experience supporting government security assurance activities.
• Familiarity with Australian Government cyber security frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication for executive-level documentation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to security governance initiatives and develop documentation.
• Coordinate assurance activities and IRAP assessments.
• Prepare communications and reports for senior executive decision-making.
• Support security uplift and resilience initiatives across the organisation.
• Assist with election-specific cyber security requirements during federal events.

Skills

GRC

Cyber governance

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Governance Analyst

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 14/08/2026

Security Clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

Job Description

Reporting to the Cyber Security team, the successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the organization's cyber security posture by contributing to security governance initiatives, developing security documentation, coordinating assurance activities, and supporting senior executive decision-making.

This is a critical surge role that will also provide cyber security support during electoral events, ensuring election-specific security requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to solution design activities by providing cyber security guidance and recommendations.
  
• Review and develop security requirements aligned with government cyber security frameworks.
  
• Prepare communications, reports, and documentation to support senior executive decision-making.
  

Coordinate security assurance activities, including:

• Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessments
  
• Security compliance reviews
  
• Lead the development and maintenance of formal cyber security governance and compliance documentation.
  
• Support risk management, security assurance, and resilience uplift initiatives across the organization.
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to achieve project outcomes.
  
• Assist with election-specific cyber security requirements during federal electoral events.
  

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Information Security Manual (ISM)
    
  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
    
  • Essential Eight Maturity Model
    
• Demonstrated experience performing a Cyber Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) role.
  
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder and client relationships and drive successful outcomes.
  
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining cyber security governance and compliance documentation.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level documentation.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in cyber security governance, risk, and compliance, information security, or related disciplines.
  
• Experience supporting government security assurance activities.
  
• Familiarity with Australian Government cyber security frameworks and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience working within large-scale programs or complex project environments.
  

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the security and resilience of Australia's electoral systems.
  
• Work on a high-profile cyber security uplift program within a major Federal Government agency.
  
• Exposure to government cyber security frameworks including ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight, IRAP, and security assurance processes.
  
• Twelve-month initial contract with a potential twelve-month extension.
  
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security and governance professionals.
  
• Meaningful work supporting national electoral events and critical government operations.