Cyber Risk and Governance Officer

About Us:

Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

About the Role 

As Cyber Risk & Governance Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening Anglicare’s cyber security risk management and governance frameworks. You will conduct risk assessments, monitor compliance, and support governance initiatives that align with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies. 

Working closely with the Manager – Digitech & Human Risk Governance, you will ensure cyber risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated while promoting a culture of cyber security awareness and compliance across the organisation. 

This 12-month contract role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to grow in cyber risk, governance, and compliance. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Governance Frameworks: Support the development and implementation of risk and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with SCF, NIST, and Australian regulatory requirements. 

• Risk Assessment & Compliance: Conduct cyber security risk assessments, analyse security threats, and support risk mitigation strategies. 

• Incident Response & Threat Intelligence: Assist in incident response planning, enforce crisis management policies, and support threat intelligence initiatives. 

• Security Awareness & Training: Develop and deliver cyber security awareness programs, including phishing simulations and user education campaigns. 

• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare risk reports, governance documentation, and compliance updates for senior management. 

About You 

You are a detail-driven and analytical thinker with an interest in cyber security risk, governance, and compliance. Your ability to assess risks, monitor governance practices, and communicate security insights will be key to success in this role. 

• Cyber Security & Risk Knowledge: Understanding of risk assessment, security frameworks (SCF, NIST, ISO 27001), and regulatory compliance. 

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess risks, identify security gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies. 

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to translate technical risks into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical teams. 

• Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset: Enthusiasm to develop expertise in cyber risk management, governance, and compliance. 

Qualifications & Experience  

• Tertiary qualification in IT, Cyber Security, Risk Management, or a related field. 

• Experience in risk management, cyber security, or governance. 

• Familiarity with risk frameworks (SCF, NIST, ISO 27001) and Australian regulatory requirements (APRA, OAIC). 

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 are a plus but not required. 

Why join us? 

This is an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in cyber security risk management and governance within a mission-driven organisation. You will gain hands-on experience in risk assessment, security awareness, and governance frameworks, making a direct impact in protecting Anglicare’s people, data, and operations. 

Apply now to grow your career in cyber security risk and governance at Anglicare! 

What do we offer? 

Flexible, supportive work environment that provides the opportunity to do the best most rewarding work of your life 

Opportunities for career progression, professional development and training 

Treehouse benefits and rewards, including discounts to 400 retail, accommodation and entertainment 

Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family 

Tax benefits through salary packaging options as a not-for-profit organisation 

A safe and healthy workplace culture 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia. 

Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.