Defence Cyber Governance & Risk Specialist

Only Sponsorships · Barton, South Canberra · 📍 View on map

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Jun 27, 2026

About this job

Only Sponsorships is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Downer Professional Services team in Canberra on a part-time basis. In this role as a Defence Cyber Governance & Risk Specialist located in Barton, South Canberra, you will provide specialist advice and support for vital Defence cyber security projects, helping to safeguard critical systems and infrastructure.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing and implementing robust cyber security frameworks and compliance practices. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure full adherence to established Defence security principles and relevant regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate brings a background in ICT or cyber security programs, with particular value placed on previous experience gained within Defence or Federal Government settings.

To succeed in this position, you must possess strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and articulate complex risk concepts clearly. This part-time opportunity is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional looking to contribute their expertise to high-level security initiatives within the public sector.

Key responsibilities and focus areas for the role include:

Providing specialist advice and support for Defence cyber security projects and initiatives.
Developing, updating, and implementing comprehensive cyber security frameworks.
Monitoring and ensuring strict compliance practices aligned with Defence security principles.
Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage ICT and cyber risks.
Communicating technical risk information clearly to various levels of the organisation.

If you have a background in ICT or cyber security, a strong understanding of government or Defence environments, and excellent communication abilities, we encourage you to apply for this part-time opportunity in Barton, South Canberra today.