Security Assessor - Ballarat Service Delivery Centre

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Security Assessor – Ballarat Service Delivery Centre

The opportunity

As a Security Assessor at EY, you will support the delivery of security compliance assessments over entities against Australian Federal Government regulatory frameworks. Working under the guidance of senior team members, you will assist in assurance activities including documentation reviews, onsite validation, and control effectiveness testing. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop audit knowledge in security within regulated Federal Government environments.

You will contribute to delivering clear assessment outcomes and practical remediation advice, helping entities enhance their security maturity and regulatory compliance.

This role is based in Ballarat Wadawurrung – Ballarat. Roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of compliance assessments against regulatory frameworks across entities operating in various security environments.


• Support document-based reviews including policies, standards, procedures, security governance frameworks, and operating models.


• Document assessment outcomes with clear compliance ratings, risk articulation, and defensible audit trails under supervision.


• Assist in developing findings, evidence summaries, and remediation recommendations for technical and executive audiences.


• Engage with security teams to validate control implementation and communicate assessment scope, approach, and findings.

Skills and attributes for success 

• Some experience or exposure to formal compliance assessments in regulated or government environments is desirable.


• Ability to assist in documentation-based assessments.


• Willingness to learn how to identify gaps between documented security governance intent and actual operational practice.


• Comfortable working collaboratively with industry entities and team members.


• Developing communication skills to clearly convey security governance issues.


• Strong written skills with support in producing assessment reports suitable for executive consumption.


• Due to the nature of the work, Australian citizenship is a requirement. 

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• 1-2 years of experience in assurance, risk management, compliance, or related roles preferred.


• Ability to interpret security governance documentation, policies, and control implementation artefacts with guidance.


• Developing understanding of risk management and assurance principles.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment


• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.