6 month daily rate contract | Opportunity for further extension A leading Local Council is seeking an experienced Cyber Compliance and Governance Lead to take ownership of cyber governance, compliance, and assurance across the organisation. This is a senior specialist role responsible for ensuring alignment with the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS) and achieving and sustaining ACSC Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 . Reporting into the Cyber and Information Security function, you will lead compliance assessments, coordinate remediation activities across technical teams, and maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence. Key Responsibilities Lead Council-wide implementation and ongoing alignment with VPDSS Drive the strategy, implementation, and validation of Essential Eight Maturity Level 2 Conduct regular cyber compliance and control gap assessments Coordinate and enforce remediation activities with technical and operational teams Manage the end-to-end audit lifecycle, including evidence collection and reporting Maintain and continuously improve cyber governance frameworks, policies, and documentation Coordinate the Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP) attestation process Monitor changes in legislation, standards, and the threat landscape Provide expert advice and reporting to senior leadership on cyber governance and compliance risks Deliver governance and compliance training to key stakeholders About You You are a cyber governance or compliance specialist with strong knowledge of Australian cyber security standards and regulatory frameworks. You are structured, detail-oriented, and confident driving accountability across the organisation. Key Requirements Demonstrated experience in cyber governance, compliance, or risk roles Strong working knowledge of VPDSS and ACSC Essential Eight Experience leading audits, compliance assessments, and remediation programs Ability to translate technical controls into defensible governance and documentation Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Tertiary qualification in IT, Cyber Security, Risk, or a related field Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or CRISC (desirable) Apply Today Work in a purpose-driven organisation serving a diverse community Play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience at an enterprise level Hybrid working and long-term role stability Opportunity to influence governance, policy, and risk outcomes at scale For more information you can reach out to jamie on jamie@frazertremble.com.au
