(Senior) Cyber Assessors / Auditors - Federal Gov project

• Multiple openings - Cyber Security Assessor / Auditor
• NV1, federal gov client project
• Open to ACT, QLD, SA, VIC, NSW regions

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 per week
• Melbourne / Adelaide / Sydney / Brisbane - onsite 3 days per week

Security Clearance: NV1 minimum

Work Environment: No personal electronic devices permitted on site

Remuneration: $140K-$170K + Super

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract from mid-January through to October 2026, with a strong view to extension and converting to the perm staff . This fixed-term contract allows you to enjoy the benefits typically associated with permanent roles.

Suitable for Cyber Audit, Cyber Assessor candidates from Tech Engineering background with a strong understanding of Essential 8

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 800-171
• 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 0491 451 213 or reach out at [email protected]

Consultant

[email protected]

Reference number: 210353226
Profession:Information TechnologySecurity

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 4th Jan, 2026