Senior Cyber Specialist Governance, Risk & Assurance (12 mths MTC)

Your Opportunity 

This is a 12 months Max Term Contract 

As a Senior Cyber Governance Risk & Assurance Specialist youll play a critical role in strengthening Cuscals cybersecurity governance risk management and assurance capabilities.

Working within our Cyber Security team youll help drive compliance with regulatory obligations and industry frameworks conduct cyber risk assessments and provide meaningful insights that support risk-informed decision making across the business.

Youll make an impact by:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies standards and governance frameworks.
• Ensuring alignment with key regulatory and industry standards including CPS 234 PCI DSS SOC 2 and other relevant frameworks.
• Conducting cyber risk assessments across technology environments applications and third-party suppliers.
• Identifying assessing and prioritising cybersecurity risks and recommending practical mitigation strategies.
• Delivering assurance activities including control testing compliance reviews and audit support.
• Monitoring and reporting on cyber risk compliance and control effectiveness to support leadership and governance forums.
• Supporting third-party risk management activities and vendor assurance processes.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to embed risk-aware decision making and cybersecurity best practices.
• Contributing to cyber governance reporting and insights for senior leadership and risk committees.
• Staying current on emerging cybersecurity threats regulatory developments and industry trends.

Qualifications :

What youll bring

Were looking for someone who combines strong cyber risk and governance expertise with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills.

Youll ideally have:

• At least 5 years experience in cybersecurity governance risk management assurance or compliance roles.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001 NIST CPS 234 PCI DSS and ASD Essential Eight.
• Experience conducting cyber risk assessments control reviews and assurance activities.
• Understanding of third-party risk management vulnerability management and incident response practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risk and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across a complex organisation.
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science Cyber Security or a related discipline.
• Experience working within financial services payments or other highly regulated industries.

Additional Information :

Why Cuscal

At Cuscal youll experience interesting work thats transforming. You get the security of an established organisation and the energy of a company committed to innovation. For 60 years weve set the standard in payments and now were preparing to redefine it for the future. 

Youll also enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities
• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements

If youre excited about this opportunity wed love to explore how you can contribute to our vision. Applications may be reviewed as theyre received so dont wait - apply now.

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people living with disability LGBTQIA communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time