GRC Specialist

GRC Specialist | Based in Perth | Initial Contract till end of December 2026 Your new company
Are you an experienced Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional looking to play a key role in strengthening enterprise cybersecurity capability? We're partnering with a leading organisation in Perth to identify a skilled specialist to drive security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
Your new role
This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity strategy and operational risk, focused on uplifting governance frameworks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding robust security controls across the organisation.

Support and enhance cybersecurity governance frameworks and operating models

Lead risk assessments, control assurance, and compliance reporting activities

Develop and uplift security policies, standards, procedures, and control documentation

Define and implement governance policies aligned to organisational risk appetite

Ensure alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Drive stakeholder engagement across technical and business functions

Support internal/external audits, remediation tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

Strong experience in cybersecurity GRC, risk management, or compliance

Deep understanding of NIST frameworks and control environments

Proven expertise in policy development, control design, and documentation

Experience conducting risk assessments, gap analysis, and control validation

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Familiarity with audit processes and regulatory compliance in complex environments

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Ravindu Tharuka on (08) 7221 4181 or [email protected] for further information. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#2998680