Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst

• 12-month Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until Dec 2025

• Location: Sydney with hybrid/WFH Options!

• Great starting salary of $110,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about keeping data safe and building a strong culture of protection? As our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst, you’ll play a central role in safeguarding our information assets and ensuring a secure environment across the organization. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help identify and address vulnerabilities across our security systems, recommending proactive solutions that strengthen our organization’s security measures.

Reporting directly to the Head of Information Security & GRC, you will provide technical insights, analyse key metrics and develop strategies to mitigate risks before they impact the organization. You will also oversee the monitoring of the Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring that our security environment is resilient and aligned with industry standards. If you’re ready to elevate data security and drive impactful change, apply now!

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Assist in delivering the IT security roadmap and developing policies to enhance cybersecurity.

• Collaborate with the Head of Information Security & GRC to manage the IT security risk framework and ensure compliance with ISO 27001.

• Manage the security assessment of third party systems and provide risk reporting to demonstrate management of third party risks.

• Support the security incident response program and prepare reports for management and regulatory bodies.

• Develop ongoing cybersecurity training for staff and conduct phishing campaigns to boost awareness.

• Build relationships with the IT team and stakeholders to drive improvements in security practices.

• Partner with vendors to implement security solutions and manage change effectively.

Requirements for Success

• Professional technical and security management certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, PMI-RMP, ITIL Expert, and others will be highly regarded.

• Experience in operational and technical security, current threats, and implementing security solutions, including cloud technologies.

• Good understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and access controls.

• Effective communication and active listening skills to explain and enforce security measures across diverse personnel.

• Ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, courage to confront issues, and a strong accountability to achieve results within set timeframes.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. 

Our Culture  

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.    

We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.  

We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au   

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.   

Your benefits

• Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference  

• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)

• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support  

• Volunteering opportunities   

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 

• Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today!

As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you