Senior GRC Cybersecurity Adviser (Policy & Risk)

Trident Group; Australia; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Group is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Adviser (GRC) with EL1-level experience to provide strategic and operational security guidance aligned to government policy. You will lead governance, risk and compliance activities across PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight and NIST, and oversee system security plans and accreditation.

You will engage senior stakeholders, manage a small team, and ensure audit readiness while maintaining NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering cyber security uplift, resilience or compliance in large ICT environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight and NIST frameworks.
• Experience engaging stakeholders and guiding executives on risk, policy and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) activities aligning with government policy.
• Oversee system security plans (SSPs) and security accreditation processes.
• Manage security risk assessments, business impact analyses and vendor assessments against security baselines.
• Develop, update and communicate cyber security policies, guidelines and procedures.

Skills

GRC leadership

EL1 governance

PSPF

ISM

Essential Eight

NIST

Security risk assessments

Audit readiness

Security governance

Job description

Trident Group is seeking a Lead Cyber Security Adviser (GRC) with EL1-level experience to provide strategic and operational security guidance aligned to government policy. You will lead governance, risk and compliance activities across PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight and NIST, and oversee system security plans and accreditation.

You will engage senior stakeholders, manage a small team, and ensure audit readiness while maintaining NV1 clearance.