Cyber GRC Analyst

• Play a pivotal role in Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), driving initiatives that protect critical infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
• Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, fosters a strong and supportive culture, and leads with industry best practices.
• Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment 

When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real. Progress
 

At AusNet, we’re the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
 

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.

Step into the heart of cybersecurity at AusNet and take charge of shaping policies, managing risks, and driving governance and compliance that safeguards essential infrastructure. This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to build deep expertise, do high impact work, and grow your career in a fast-paced, future-focused environment. Join a high-performing team where collaboration, innovation, and professional development are at the core. With strong mentorship and clear pathways to advance across Cyber GRC and the wider cybersecurity landscape, you’ll have every opportunity to make a real difference. Ready to leave your mark in the world of cybersecurity? Join us at AusNet and be part of something powerful.
 

With a Hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role a permanent full-time position and is based in Southbank, Victoria and is part of the Cyber Security team.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and renewal of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing expert recommendations to address cyber risks and compliance gaps.
• Support cybersecurity maturity assessments against industry-standard frameworks and help identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a compliance assurance calendar to track and ensure timely completion of all activities.
• Conduct control and compliance assurance activities to verify adherence to cybersecurity policies and standards
• Manage a central repository for governance, risk, compliance, and assurance documentation to support audit readiness and traceability.
• Coordinate identity and access reviews, promoting security best practices.
• Assist with risk assessments for IT and OT systems, offering actionable recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Keep the cyber risk register accurate and up to date.

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

•  Team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a good work ethic. Cyber Security is fast moving area, and you’ve got to live it.
• At least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Strong understanding of security controls across various tools and technologies, underpinned by strong understanding from security operations. We want you to walk the talk!
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including, NIST RMF, AESCSF, NIST 800-53.
• Experience in Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT), ideally within the utility industry, with knowledge of industry-specific security controls and threats.
• Proven expertise in cyber governance, conducting risk assessments, developing security policies and standards, and performing security controls testing.
• Experience working with security tools and GRC platforms, such as ServiceNow and Archer.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Emergency Response: Customers and community are at the heart of everything we do.
 

From time-to-time you may be called upon to support an emergency response (e.g. storms, bushfires, floods) to ensure we continue to safely deliver our customers’ energy needs.
 

A real place to belong. 

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.  

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.
   

As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.
 

So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.