Tech & Cyber Risk Lead – Maternity Cover

Steadfast Group Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Steadfast Group is seeking an experienced Technology & Cyber Risk Specialist to join on a maternity leave cover. You will strengthen technology risk, cyber security governance, and third‑party risk management across the organisation, collaborating with Technology, Risk, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to identify, assess and report risks while supporting regulatory obligations.

You will conduct risk assessments, lead vendor risk reviews, coordinate due diligence, and prepare

Qualifications

• Experience in Technology Risk, Cyber Risk, Information Security Governance, GRC, Audit, or Operational Risk.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, controls testing, risk assessment methodologies, and risk reporting.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles, third‑party risk management, vendor assurance processes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience responding to security questionnaires, due diligence requests, or assurance reviews from clients, partners, regulators, or external stakeholders is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology and cyber risk assessments and support risk registers and treatment plans.
• Lead third-party and vendor risk reviews with appropriate security and compliance controls.
• Oversee and challenge third-party vendor security assessment outcomes and ensure risks are understood and escalated.
• Coordinate security questionnaires and due diligence requests for clients, insurers, brokers, or other third parties.
• Prepare risk reporting, dashboards, and insights for governance committees and senior stakeholders.
• Review and enhance technology risk and cyber security policies, standards, and processes.
• Provide risk and governance guidance to technology projects and business initiatives.

Skills

Technology Risk

Cyber Risk

Information Security Governance

GRC

Audit

Operational Risk

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Information Technology / Cyber Security related qualifications

Job description

Steadfast Group is seeking an experienced Technology & Cyber Risk Specialist to join on a maternity leave cover. You will strengthen technology risk, cyber security governance, and third‑party risk management across the organisation, collaborating with Technology, Risk, Legal, Procurement and business stakeholders to identify, assess and report risks while supporting regulatory obligations.

You will conduct risk assessments, lead vendor risk reviews, coordinate due diligence, and prepare