Senior Security GRC Advisor - Risk & Compliance

Accenture Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible work arrangements

Career development program

Local and international career options

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consultant to drive risk management and assurance activities across systems and applications. You will collaborate with security leads, architects, and project teams to align with government frameworks and security policies.

The role focuses on authorisation lifecycles, compliance, and delivering high-quality risk documentation and advisory services to government clients in Australia from Canberra.

Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within Australian Government environments.
• Strong understanding of PSPF, Essential 8, ISM cybersecurity principles and NIST guidelines.
• Experience supporting Security authorisation and assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate security risks across projects and environments.
• Prepare and maintain risk assessments and accreditation documentation.
• Prepare and present high-quality reports detailing security issues and recommendations.
• Monitor emerging risks, treatment progress and residual risks.
• Assist in continuous monitoring of controls for audits and compliances.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and plans.

Skills

GRC in government environments

ISM security principles

NIST guidelines

Authorisation & assurance support

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or IT

Tools

CISM

CRISC

CISSP

IRAP Assessor

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) consultant to drive risk management and assurance activities across systems and applications. You will collaborate with security leads, architects, and project teams to align with government frameworks and security policies.

The role focuses on authorisation lifecycles, compliance, and delivering high-quality risk documentation and advisory services to government clients in Australia from Canberra.