KordaMentha
Advisory
Manager-CybersecurityAdvisory
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“Manager - Cybersecurity Advisory at KordaMentha. Skills: Cyber risk, Governance, Risk, Compliance, Assurance, Client engagement, Team leadership. Lead delivery of cyber risk, review and assurance engagements (including maturity assessments, risk assessments and independent reviews) aligned to frameworks such as PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF and relevant regulatory obligations.. Translate complex evidence into executive-ready findings and recommendations that stand up to r”
Industry & Context.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability; Producing practical, defensible recommendations
Ability to obtain NV1 and relevant security clearances, Australian citizenship/clearance requirements may apply depending on client work, Occasional interstate travel may be required, Potential for full-time client-site attendance relevant to engagement needs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience delivering cyber risk, governance, strategy and assurance engagements—particularly within government, critical infrastructure or regulated environments., working knowledge of recognised frameworks/standards (e. g. , PSPF/ISM, Essential Eight, ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, CPS 234 where applicable)., Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, producing practical, defensible recommendations suitable for executive and regulator scrutiny., stakeholder engagement and expectation management across technical and non-technical ability to communicate complex ideas succinctly and confidently., Demonstrated people leadership: delegation, coaching, quality assurance and team development., Commercial and delivery discipline: ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, quality and engagement outcomes., Ability to obtain NV1 and relevant security clearances (and Australian citizenship/clearance requirements may apply depending on client work).
Nice to Have
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent)., Experience in OT / ICS / SCADA and/or broader critical infrastructure environments., Commitment to continuous learning and maintaining relevant professional certifications.
What You'll Do.
Lead delivery of cyber risk
review and assurance engagements (including maturity assessments
risk assessments and independent reviews) aligned to frameworks such as PSPF
NIST CSF and relevant regulatory obligations.
Translate complex evidence into executive-ready findings and recommendations that stand up to regulator and senior stakeholder scrutiny.
mentor and coach project teams—reviewing quality
providing constructive feedback and supporting capability uplift across cyber risk
assurance and compliance disciplines.
Build trusted client relationships and manage expectations across technical and non-technical stakeholders
including government and regulated clients.
Drive structured delivery: manage timelines
risks and quality standards across concurrent workstreams.
Contribute to business development and market activity—proposal development
shaping client artefacts
and developing cost/effort models to support new and existing opportunities.
Stay across global digital and cyber resilience risks and trends and translate implications for the Australian market and client context.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage, mentor and coach project teams; Build trusted client relationships and manage expectations across technical and non-technical stakeholders; Work closely with senior leaders across the country
Communication Scope
Translate complex evidence into executive-ready findings and recommendations; Communicate complex ideas succinctly and confidently
Process & Methodology
Manage timelines, Manage priorities, Manage risks, Manage quality standards, Manage concurrent workstreams, Drive structured delivery
Full Job Description
For more than 20 years, KordaMentha has supported businesses through some of their most complex matters and opportunities. Founder owned and led; we are an advisory firm that helps corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value. That’s what we do, but it’s how we do this that makes us who we are. Proudly independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our track record shows that we help navigate the best path forward in challenging times, and do so across cities, regions and territories. In the most stressful or demanding environments, we continue to drive change where it really counts. As a Manager in our Cyber practice (Brisbane or Canberra), you’ll lead and deliver cyber governance, risk, compliance and assurance engagements for Federal Government, critical infrastructure and regulated industry clients working closely with senior leaders across the country. At Manager level, the role expands to engagement leadership, team development, independent judgement under regulatory scrutiny, and contribution to client relationships and market activity. Key Responsibilities: * Lead delivery of cyber risk, review and assurance engagements (including maturity assessments, risk assessments and independent reviews) aligned to frameworks such as PSPF, ISM, Essential Eight, ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF and relevant regulatory obligations. * Translate complex evidence into executive-ready findings and recommendations that stand up to regulator and senior stakeholder scrutiny. * Manage, mentor and coach project teams—reviewing quality, providing constructive feedback and supporting capability uplift across cyber risk, assurance and compliance disciplines. * Build trusted client relationships and manage expectations across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government and regulated clients
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