Cyber GRC Officer
Perth
The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.
We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.
Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south
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Role Description:
The Cyber Governance, Risk, and Compliance Officer role is a newly created opportunity in our Cyber Security Team based at our Perth Central Park site.
The purpose of this role is to support the pragmatic maturing of Synergy’s cyber security GRC practices through engagement with internal and external business stakeholders, facilitation of cyber security risk assessments, standards, and controls assurance activities and in supporting business alignment to the Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF) Security Profile 2 (SP2).
Job responsibilities:
- Develop, undertake, and maintain cyber security governance functions aligned with AESCSF, ISA 62443, and NIST 800-53, enhancing the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives within the organisation’s practical needs.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate and deliver the organisation's cyber security strategy, objectives, and priorities.
- Provide pragmatic recommendations and guidance on cyber security controls that can be implemented to mitigate the cause of cyber security risks, acknowledging the organisation's resources and capabilities.
- Develop and maintain documentation required to demonstrate compliance with AESCSF, and other relevant frameworks, taking a pragmatic approach to documentation complexity.
- Monitor policy adherence and work with relevant teams to address non-compliance issues while considering practical implementation challenges.
What you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in Cyber Security Risk.
- Understanding of cyber security practicalities in IT, OT & DER.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business.
- Experience across multiple technology platforms in on-premises & cloud environments.
- Understanding of AESCSF, ISA62443, NIST800-53 and ASD Essential Eight.
What we offer:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave
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Every Voice Matters
Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.
We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer since 2021 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.
Please email recruitment@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application
Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified