Technology Compliance Specialist (12mth parental leave) â Sydney or Melbourne
Technology Compliance Specialist (12mth parental leave) â Sydney or Melbourne
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Job Description
- Take advantage of this 12mth parental leave cover to gain experience in a top tier law firm - 2025 winner of Australia Firm of the Year - International Financial Law Review (IFLR)
- With defined pieces of work over the next 12mths and our journey for improvement this role offers the opportunity for you to step up in your career and elevate our Technology compliance frameworks from good to great
- Bring your experience in Technology risk and compliance and familiarity with compliance standards such as like GDPR ISO 27001 SOX and NIST to a role that will stretch you and give career reward highlights
Who are we
A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability.
With over 3700 lawyers in 27 global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Role Detail
Joining our highly regarded Technology team reporting to the Sydney based Head of Technology Commercial and Compliance you will ensure that the Technology team is designing implementing and adopting effective controls and practices in line with the firms overall risk and compliance framework.
With flexibility to be based in our Sydney or Melbourne CBD office this role is about making sure the Technology team continue to align to both internal company policies and outside regulations (like data privacy laws and security standards). You will play a pivotal role helping the team put the right controls in place to avoid risks and stay compliant with industry standards.
With some key projects coming up over the next 12mths key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Technology team in the review and implementation of a Compliance Framework
- Supporting Technology by providing compliance services advice and awareness
- Introducing improved compliance management techniques and approaches to assist risk identification measurement and control
- Oversight of Technologys Policy and Procedure Framework including internal client and regulatory requirements
- Work on the Information Security Management System (ISMS) project to uplift maturity to ISO 27001 accreditation including facilitating documentation of operational policies and procedures
- Participate in the Third-Party Risk Working Group working closely with ORC OGC and Procurement
- Monitor manage and report incident and risk management through appropriate systems
- Assess and evaluate operational policies and procedures to achieve compliance objectives and recommend improvements where necessary.
About You
You will be a strategic forward thinker who can connect the dots and apply a commercial pragmatic style. Your methodical approach will be celebrated and ability to apply repeatable processes rewarded.
You will also bring:
- Experience in technology related risk and compliance roles ideally from banking and finance; professional services; and/or legal industries where compliance and controls are critical.
- Familiarity with industry compliance frameworks such as GDPR NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) ISO SOX PCI DSS; COBIT
- Ability to design implement monitor and report on technology risk management and compliance frameworks
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
- Ability to work autonomously and with a flexible and proactive mindset
- A degree qualification in Information Technology (or similar field) or relevant vendor specific certifications
Next Steps
Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 31st August 2025.
If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02).
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Why work with us
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
