Senior ICT Governance Advisor - Audit & Assurance

Logan City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrue Additional Leave

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Work

Health & Wellness

Salary Packaging

Professional Growth

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Logan City Council is seeking a Senior ICT Governance Advisor - Audit & Assurance to strengthen governance, risk and compliance across ICT services. The role focuses on building robust ISMS controls, reporting and assurance activities with a strong emphasis on quality and governance improvement.

You will lead control owners, develop dashboards, and align governance documentation with ISO27001 and PCI-DSS, while engaging stakeholders to drive best practices in a busy council IT environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks and methodologies.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and information security practices.
• Experience in internal audit, assurance or quality frameworks.
• Strong ability to develop reports, dashboards and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead control owners to create and maintain risk reporting and assurance frameworks.
• Verify and report on risk treatment completion using structured methodologies.
• Develop and enhance metrics and dashboards to track ISMS performance, governance effectiveness and audit outcomes.
• Conduct and facilitate control effectiveness checks.
• Develop, maintain and deliver the ISMS internal audit program aligned to ISO27001 and other requirements.
• Manage and reduce Council's exposure to ICT and cloud security risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and reduce costs.
• Facilitate management of nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Ensure governance documentation aligns with ISO standards and PCI-DSS requirements.
• Provide expert advice on ICT governance, risk, compliance, policies and standards.
• Engage across the IT project lifecycle to support governance and compliance outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence best practice outcomes.

Skills

ICT Governance

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance Reporting

ISMS & ISO27001

Audit & Assurance

Job description

Senior ICT Governance Advisor - Audit & Assurance

Salary from: Permanent Full Time, Level 6.1 $108,354.51 per annum + Superannuation

We're seeking an experienced and driven Senior ICT Governance Advisor - Audit & Assurance to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen governance practices, enhance compliance, and drive continuous improvement across ICT services and operations.

You'll go beyond maintaining frameworks, you'll refine, uplift and embed them. By leading enhancements to governance policies, processes and controls, and supporting the growth of our Information Security Management System (ISMS), you'll play a key role in ensuring our environment remains secure, resilient and aligned with best practice with a strong focus on quality assurance, audit and reporting.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Lead control owners to create and maintain risk reporting and assurance frameworks
• Verify and report on risk treatment completion using structured methodologies
• Develop and enhance metrics and dashboards to track ISMS performance, governance effectiveness and audit outcomes
• Conduct and facilitate control effectiveness checks
• Develop, maintain and deliver the ISMS internal audit program aligned to ISO27001 and other requirements
• Manage and reduce Council's exposure to ICT and cloud security risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and reduce costs
• Facilitate management of nonconformances and corrective actions
• Ensure governance documentation aligns with ISO standards and PCI-DSS requirements
• Provide expert advice on ICT governance, risk, compliance, policies and standards
• Engage across the IT project lifecycle to support governance and compliance outcomes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and influence best practice outcomes

Key indicators for success:

• Demonstrated experience in ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance frameworks and methodologies
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and information security practices
• Experience in internal audit, assurance or quality frameworks
• Strong ability to develop reports, dashboards and performance metrics
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including facilitation and influencing
• Proven analytical, conceptual and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written communication skills, including policy and documentation development
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to deliver outcomes

Why choose Logan City Council?

We have a friendly, customer centric culture, supporting diverse and collaborative working relationships across the organisation, with a connection to purpose and community.

In addition to being centrally located, Logan City Council has great benefits to help support your professional and personal growth including:

• Salary from: Level 6.1 $108,354.51 per annum + Superannuation
• Accrue Additional Leave - Use your annual leave for when you want a break and accrue additional Christmas Leave throughout the year.
• Work-Life Balance - Full-time hours worked over a 9-day (72.5hr) fortnight, equating to an extra 22 days off each year!
• Flexible Work - We support work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Health & Wellness - Access to Fitness Passport Program for a healthier lifestyle. Look after your health with our Corporate BUPA discount.
• Salary Packaging - Why not look into the right vehicle lease for your needs?
• Professional Growth - Take advantage of ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive Environment - Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• Engage- Enjoy the benefits of our active social club and engage with colleagues.

Who we are and the community we serve

The City of Logan is young, diverse and growing fast - and we're growing with it. Home to more than 400,000 residents from over 230 cultures, it's a place where community spirit thrives and every voice matters.

As one of the largest and most diverse councils in Queensland, we're home to big picture thinkers, community focused leaders and dedicated professionals who care deeply about the community we serve. From delivering essential services and building new infrastructure to supporting local businesses and creating inclusive spaces, we're here to make life better for everyone who calls Logan home.

As a Council employee, you'll be part of that mission - helping shape the future of a city where people, places and opportunities can thrive.