Senior GRC Leader: Governance, Risk & Compliance

Accenture; Canberra; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career breaks

Structured career development program

Local and international career avenues

Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible Work Arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, is seeking a Manager GRC to lead Governance, Risk and Compliance engagements for diverse clients. You will guide teams, identify and mitigate security risks, and deliver high‑quality reports with actionable recommendations.

The role requires influencing stakeholders and building enduring client relationships while aligning with CyberCX values. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cyber security projects, relevant certifications, and a deep theoretical understanding of

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance across multiple projects.
• Strong ability to identify security risks and present actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex security engagements.
• Relevant security certifications and active security clearance (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead security projects within Governance, Risk and Compliance domains.
• Identify risks, prepare reports, and present clear recommendations.
• Mentor teams and ensure delivery excellence in cross-practice engagements.
• Develop and sustain customer relationships through proactive support.
• Collaborate across CyberCX and Accenture to add value for clients.

Skills

GRC Leadership

Governance & Compliance

Risk Management

IRAP/CISM/CISA/CISSP

Security Frameworks

Cloud Security

Stakeholder Engagement

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or IT

Graduate degree in IT/Security (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint & Word

Job description

CyberCX, part of Accenture, is seeking a Manager GRC to lead Governance, Risk and Compliance engagements for diverse clients. You will guide teams, identify and mitigate security risks, and deliver high‑quality reports with actionable recommendations.

The role requires influencing stakeholders and building enduring client relationships while aligning with CyberCX values. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cyber security projects, relevant certifications, and a deep theoretical understanding of