Assessment and Authorisation

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The opportunity

Based in Ballarat, we are seeking an experienced Security Assessment and Authorisation (A&A) Consultant to perform security risk management and assurance activities across systems, applications and third-party services.

You will work with system owners, architects, project teams, cybersecurity specialists and compliance stakeholders to guide systems through the A&A lifecycle and obtain and maintain Authority to Operate.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct security risk assessments and facilitate stakeholder risk workshops.

• Monitor risks, treatment plans and residual risk.

• Assess the implementation and effectiveness of security controls.

• Execute authorisation processes in accordance with the ISM and client requirements.

• Prepare and maintain risk assessments, accreditation documentation and audit evidence.

• Develop security policies, procedures and incident-response documentation.

• Provide guidance on the ISM, Essential Eight and client-specific security controls.

• Liaise with Authorising Officers, system owners and project teams.

• Support the establishment and ongoing management of GRC tooling.

• Track authorisation status, deliverables and compliance gaps.

• Support continuous monitoring, audits and inspections.

• Assist managers and program leads with day-to-day activities.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in security assessment and authorisation, cybersecurity risk, assurance or GRC.

• Knowledge of the Australian Government ISM, Essential Eight and security accreditation processes.

• Experience preparing security and accreditation documentation.

• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.

• The ability to manage competing priorities and communicate complex security requirements clearly.

Mandatory eligibility

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and hold a current Australian Government security clearance. The role is based in Ballarat.

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