Lead Cyber Advisor
Rate Guide:
$1,100 – $1,400 per day
Location of Work:
QLD / ACT / VIC
Contract Duration:
12 months
Extension Options:
Up to 2 × 12-month extensions
Start Date:
30 April 2026
Maximum Hours:
40 hours per week
Security Clearance:
Must be able to obtain
Negative Vetting Level 2 (NV2)
– preference for
NV2 / TSPV
Working Arrangements:
Onsite (subject to operational requirements)
Job Details
We are seeking multiple Lead Cyber Advisors (EL1 equivalent) to provide senior cyber security advisory services across a large, high-assurance national security environment.
These roles sit within a central cyber function and are responsible for providing authoritative advice across cyber security assessment, policy, governance, incident response, and security uplift initiatives. Successful candidates will operate with a high degree of autonomy, providing expert guidance to technical teams, executives, and external stakeholders.
This engagement will also establish a merit pool for future Lead Cyber Advisor roles that may arise within 12 months of RFQ close.
All candidates must successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA) prior to commencement.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead certification and validation activities to support system accreditations through cyber and information security assessment.
* Produce high-quality cyber security reporting, policy, and formal correspondence for senior stakeholders.
* Analyse security incidents, breaches, vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence to inform risk posture.
* Translate complex technical cyber security concepts into clear business-level advice.
* Conduct research and analysis to support the development of cyber security practices, policies, and standards.
* Establish and assess cyber security procedures to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Mentor and guide team members, aligning capability to operational priorities.
* Identify emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities using innovative research techniques.
* Drive continuous improvement across cyber security governance and assurance frameworks.
Essential Criteria (Must Have)
1. Proven ability to plan, manage and execute cyber security vulnerability and/or risk assessments.
2. Demonstrated experience researching cyber security tools and techniques and translating complex data into business-level reporting.
3. Strong experience investigating and assessing security breaches, incidents and threats, including mitigation strategies.
4. Experience developing and maintaining cyber security practices, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Desirable Criteria
* IRAP Assessor certification or equivalent highly regarded.
* Experience operating in Defence, intelligence, or highly regulated environments.
* Experience contributing to national-level cyber security policy or governance frameworks.
* Prior exposure to system accreditation and security assurance activities at enterprise scale.