In-Demand Risk specialist Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

GRC Specialist
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
- Communication skills
Implementation Specialist
Karbon —Canberra ACT
- Microsoft Excel
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
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9d
Service Configuration & Asset Management Specialist
Leidos —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Assistant Director, HR Strategy & Indigenous Liaison Officer - Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment
Australian Government —Canberra ACT
- $129,477 - $143,099 a year
17h
Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk & Compliance
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Parental leave
Procurement Specialist (Oil & Gas)
Pacifica Quantum —Canberra ACT
- $10,743.45 - $13,333.56 a month
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- PMP
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
11d
EY External Security Vetting Quality Assurance Specialist
EY —Canberra ACT
- Recruiting
- On-the-job training
- Parental leave
Climate Integration Adviser
DT Global —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
1d
Deputy Sustainment Project Manager
Downer Group —Canberra ACT
7h
Project Costing Specialist - Expressions of Interest (Canberra)
QinetiQ —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Analyst | External Audit | Canberra
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Accounting
- Parental leave
Area Coordinator - Quality & Compliance
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $98,387 - $102,887 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Recruiting
Technical Specialist
EML —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Work from home
- Parental leave
Assistant Director, Protective Security
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- $122,163 - $137,665 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
11d
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Chemlah Care —Canberra ACT
- From $43.23 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
9d
ITSM Specialist
NTT DATA —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
2d
IT Technical Specialist (Network) - EL 1
Australian Taxation Office —Canberra ACT
- $129,551 - $141,239 a year
- On call
- Leadership
9d
Specialist - Aged Care (Quality)
Australia Red Cross —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
3h
Investigator Contracts Lead - FSP (Site Contracts Lead)
Parexel —Canberra ACT
- English
- Education
- Presentation skills
Risk Manager
FinXL —Canberra ACT
- Contract
- Management

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GRC Specialist

Downer Group -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Qualifications

Cybersecurity
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future.

Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer , which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence . Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a GRC Specialist in Canberra to work on Digital projects .

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

Strong governance and documentation expertise , with the ability to review, uplift, rationalise, and standardise cyber security documentation for clarity, consistency, and audit readiness

Proficiency in developing and maintaining core security artefacts , including SSPs, Security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans, SOPs, control mappings (Essential Eight, ISM, NIST), and accreditation support documentation.

Solid risk and compliance capability , including identifying and analysing cyber risks, supporting compliance against ISM/PSPF/Essential Eight, and assisting with assurance and security assessments.

Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills , able to collaborate with ICT teams, project managers, security advisors, and coalition partners, and translate technical concepts for non‑technical and senior audiences.

Continuous improvement mindset , with the ability to identify documentation gaps, streamline templates and standards, and uplift overall security documentation practices across the project.

What You’ll Bring

Demonstrated Cyber Security GRC experience , with strong capability in documentation uplift, quality improvement, and producing structured, auditable security artefacts.

Practical knowledge of Australian Government cyber frameworks , including ISM, PSPF, and the Essential Eight, with the ability to apply them in complex environments.

Experience working in multi‑stakeholder or coalition environments , supporting projects that require coordination across agencies, partners, or international participants.

Strong written and verbal communication skills , able to translate technical security concepts for non‑technical audiences and build effective stakeholder relationships.

Ability to engage confidently with technical and non‑technical stakeholders , ensuring clarity, alignment, and effective collaboration across security, ICT, and governance teams.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain an AGSVA Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests.

What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services

Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.

Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer.

Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

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risk specialist jobs in australian capital territory

GRC Specialist

Implementation Specialist

Service Configuration & Asset Management Specialist

Assistant Director, HR Strategy & Indigenous Liaison Officer - Affirmative Measures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment

Senior Consultant - Governance, Risk & Compliance

Procurement Specialist (Oil & Gas)

EY External Security Vetting Quality Assurance Specialist

Climate Integration Adviser

Deputy Sustainment Project Manager

Project Costing Specialist - Expressions of Interest (Canberra)

Analyst | External Audit | Canberra

Area Coordinator - Quality & Compliance

Technical Specialist

Assistant Director, Protective Security

Disability Support Worker (Casual)

ITSM Specialist

IT Technical Specialist (Network) - EL 1

Specialist - Aged Care (Quality)

Investigator Contracts Lead - FSP (Site Contracts Lead)

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