PERSOL brings together the legacy and experience of four organizations that shaped the staffing landscape over the past century: Kelly Services, who pioneered the modern temporary help industry in 1946; SKILLED, who crafted the staffing industry in Australia in 1964; Programmed, the leading provider of operations and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand; and PERSOL, the largest workforce solutions provider in APAC.
Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor (NV1 Cleared)
Location:
Canberra (onsite 5 days/week) or Melbourne/Adelaide/Sydney/Brisbane (onsite 3 days/week)
Clearance:
NV1 minimum
Environment:
No personal electronic devices permitted on site
About the Role
A leading Australian cyber security consultancy is seeking experienced and security-cleared
Cyber Security Assessors
and
Senior Assessors/Auditors
to support cyber assessments, audit activities, and security maturity uplift programs within secure Defence-related and government environments.
You will play a key role in strengthening security controls, improving governance practices, and ensuring compliance in high-assurance settings. This is a hands-on assessment and audit role working across some of Australia's most sensitive ICT environments.
Key Responsibilities (All Levels)
* Conduct cyber security assessments and/or audits of systems, policies, and control frameworks
* Review and analyse security documentation, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation
* Prepare assessment reports, audit findings, and technical documentation
* Support cyber maturity uplift projects and compliance initiatives
* Engage with stakeholders to improve governance, assurance, and risk management
* Assist with strengthening organisational security posture in highly regulated environments
Role Levels
Cyber Security Assessor (Intermediate Level)
Key Duties
* Conduct technical and policy-based risk assessments across ICT environments
* Identify security gaps and assess maturity levels using industry frameworks
* Provide cyber advisory services and support remediation and uplift initiatives
You Bring
* Experience conducting cyber assessments or audits in government, Defence, or critical infrastructure environments
* Familiarity with frameworks such as the
ACSC Essential Eight
,
ISO27001
,
NIST
* Strong stakeholder engagement and high-quality technical writing skills
Senior Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor
Key Duties
* Lead cyber audits across multiple domains or business units
* Provide strategic security advice to both technical and non-technical audiences
* Develop and refine audit frameworks and uplift methodologies
* Present findings to executive stakeholders and lead risk mitigation efforts
* Coordinate audit teams and mentor junior assessors
You Bring
* Extensive experience conducting cyber security assessments in secure or regulated environments
* Deep understanding of governance, risk, and assurance frameworks
* Demonstrated leadership in planning and delivering large-scale audits
* Relevant certifications such as
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH
, or similar
If you meet these requirements, please apply below. For a confidential discussion please call Athena Yung on or reach out