Senior Manager - Technology Risk and Cyber

Core Talent; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent in Perth seeks a Senior Manager to lead IT risk and assurance engagements, including IT internal audits and risk assessments. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and develop risk mitigation strategies for diverse clients.

You will mentor staff while driving innovation and contributing to client proposals and strategic initiatives. This role is based in Perth with opportunities to work on local and national engagements across industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT risk, assurance, or cyber-related engagements.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Analytical with attention to detail and high-quality delivery.
• Tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, CS, Business or related discipline.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT risk and assurance engagements, including IT internal audits and IT risk assessments.
• Develop and implement IT risk mitigation strategies and define engagement scopes.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and client presentations.
• Monitor trends in technology, cyber security and IT assurance to enhance service delivery.

Skills

IT risk

Cyber security

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

IT audits

CISA

CRISC

CISSP

Education

Information Systems / Computer Science / Business degree

Job description

About the Company

This leading professional services firm is recognised for delivering innovative and resilient solutions to clients across a broad range of industries. Its Technology Risk and Cyber team supports organisations in identifying, assessing, and managing technology-related risks, including cyber threats, cloud security challenges, IT governance, and regulatory compliance.

About the Company

This leading professional services firm is recognised for delivering innovative and resilient solutions to clients across a broad range of industries. Its Technology Risk and Cyber team supports organisations in identifying, assessing, and managing technology-related risks, including cyber threats, cloud security challenges, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. The team operates in a collaborative and forward-focused environment, combining deep technical expertise with practical risk management solutions. Professionals within the practice work on complex, high-impact engagements that help organisations strengthen resilience and safeguard their technology environments. This role has a clear pathway to become a Director and Partner.

Role

The Senior Manager will play a key leadership role in delivering IT risk and assurance services to clients. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will lead engagements that help organisations effectively manage technology risks while contributing to the continuous development of innovative methodologies and solutions. This role is based in Perth, with opportunities to work across both local and national client engagements spanning multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT risk and assurance engagements, including IT internal audits, service organisation controls reporting, IT risk assessments, and IT project assurance reviews
• Develop and implement IT risk mitigation strategies and define engagement scopes
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of projects
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposal development and client presentations
• Monitor emerging trends in technology, cyber security, and IT assurance to enhance service delivery and innovation

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in IT risk, assurance, or cyber-related engagements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality reports and stakeholder presentations
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering work to a high standard
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent are advantageous

Why This Role?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a nationally recognised and growing Technology Risk and Cyber team, working on meaningful projects that directly influence clients’ risk management and cyber resilience strategies. The successful candidate will benefit from exposure to diverse industries, structured professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative, future-focused solutions within a collaborative and high-performing environment.