Security Assessment Consultant

Location: Melbourne (5 days per week in office) (also open to other Australian capital cities) Clearance: Australian Citizen (Baseline or NV1 preferred) Salary Range: $80k – $132k (Depending on level & experience) Vacancies: 14 positions available across multiple career levels (1–7+ Years’ Experience) Our client, a leading global professional services organisation working at scale across digital, cloud and security, is expanding its Security Assessment & Authorisation (A&A) team. With 14 vacancies across junior, mid and senior levels, this is a rare opportunity to join a high‑performing security function supporting major programs across government and regulated industries. These roles are suited to security professionals with strong risk, assurance, compliance and governance capabilities, and a passion for uplifting security across complex environments. About the Role As an A&A Consultant, you will conduct security risk assessments, support the Authority to Operate process, and ensure systems and services comply with Australian Government frameworks including the ISM, PSPF and RMF. You’ll work closely with system owners, project teams, architects and cybersecurity specialists to guide them through the full A&A lifecycle. This is a hands‑on assurance role in a fast‑paced environment with significant opportunity for growth, development and exposure to large‑scale security programs. Key Responsibilities Security Risk Management Conduct security risk assessments across systems, applications and third‑party services Facilitate risk workshops and validate identified risks with stakeholders Recommend and track risk treatments, monitoring residual risk and reporting to governance forums Ensure security controls are implemented and tested Assist project managers and program leads with day‑to‑day coordination Security Assessment & Authorisation Execute A&A processes in line with ISM, PSPF and organisation‑specific security frameworks Prepare risk assessments, accreditation documentation and ATO packages Evaluate system compliance across governance, identification, protection, detection and response functions Maintaining Compliance Develop and maintain security documentation (policies, procedures, IR plans, etc.) Support compliance obligations for classified and controlled information Maintain records of authorisations, exceptions and audit evidence Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners and delivery teams Provide guidance on ISM, Essential Eight and department‑specific security controls Support teams in understanding and applying the RMF and accreditation requirements Monitoring & Reporting Assist with configuration and management of GRC tooling Support continuous monitoring and audit preparation activities Required Skills & Experience Education & Certifications Degree in Cybersecurity, IT or related field Certifications preferred: CISM, CRISC, CISSP, IRAP Assessor or equivalent experience Strong understanding of PSPF, ISM, NIST and Essential Eight Experience preparing accreditation packages or similar security documentation Familiarity with GRC platforms and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Confluence) Excellent documentation and organisational skills Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to apply security frameworks pragmatically in project environments Why Join? Multiple opportunities at various levels (1–7+ years’ experience) Work on high‑impact Federal Government programs Career development within a global professional services environment Competitive salaries aligned with experience and capability If you’re an Australian citizen with strong security assurance experience and a passion for risk, governance and compliance, we’d love to discuss these opportunities with you. For more information, please contact ***************@peoplebank.com.au Peoplebank and Leaders IT are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need adjustments to the recruitment process due to your circumstances, please let us know—we’re here to support you. #J-18808-Ljbffr