GRC Specialist

12 days ago

$90k to $400k

Australia
Full-time

Location: Various locations across Australia (Remote and Onsite opportunities available)
Type: Contract, Permanent, or Subcontractor


Summary

SovereignSourced invites experienced GRC Specialists to join our employment register. This register provides a pathway to exclusive roles across industries such as government, financial services, healthcare, and technology. While registering your interest doesn’t guarantee immediate placement, it ensures you're considered for critical opportunities that align with your expertise as they arise.


About the Role

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring organisations maintain regulatory compliance while effectively managing risks. In this role, you will develop and implement frameworks, policies, and procedures that safeguard operations and ensure alignment with local and international standards. Flexible engagement types, including contract, permanent, or subcontractor roles, allow you to pursue a career path that matches your ambitions.


Salary Range

GRC Specialist salaries range from AUD 90,000 for entry-level roles to AUD 400,000 for senior contract roles managing high-stakes, enterprise-wide compliance programs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain governance, risk, and compliance frameworks aligned with industry standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and NIST.

  • Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate organisational vulnerabilities.

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

  • Create, review, and enforce policies and procedures to strengthen organisational governance.

  • Liaise with internal and external auditors to address compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.

  • Deliver training and awareness programs to ensure organisational alignment with compliance goals.

  • Prepare detailed reports for executive leadership, highlighting risks, mitigation efforts, and compliance performance.

  • Assist with incident management and investigations to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.


Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in GRC roles, preferably within highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and APRA CPS 234.

  • Expertise in risk management methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative assessments.

  • Experience with compliance tools and platforms, such as RSA Archer or MetricStream.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address compliance challenges.

  • Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are highly regarded.

  • Excellent communication skills to interface with stakeholders and present findings effectively.


Benefits of Joining

  • Access to high-profile GRC roles across Australia’s top industries.

  • Flexible work arrangements to balance professional and personal priorities.

  • Competitive salaries and packages tailored to your expertise and engagement type.

  • Opportunities to shape and strengthen compliance programs in dynamic organisations.


Important Note

Joining our employment register means your application will be retained and considered for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Registering does not guarantee immediate placement but ensures you’re among the first to be considered for relevant roles as they arise.

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