Cyber Security Specialist - Advisory

Cyber Security Specialist - Advisory

• Office of Corporate Services
• Perth, Western Australia
• Contract Full Time

Date posted: 26/5/2026

• 6-Month Parental Leave Opportunity to December 2026
• Hybrid working including 2 days per week from home | Bentley Campus
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Job Reference: 1615477

About the role

Curtin University invites applications for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our growing cyber security function in a hands-on advisory role supporting a large and evolving technology environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the grey - someone comfortable navigating change, solving emerging problems, and helping shape cyber security outcomes in a complex organisation.

You’ll work across a broad range of cyber security initiatives spanning risk, advisory, cloud, third-party security, governance, and stakeholder engagement. No two weeks will look the same.

This role would suit someone who has already built a solid foundation in cyber security consulting, GRC, or cyber risk and is looking for the next step in their career within a mature enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Rather than sitting in a narrow operational lane, you’ll partner with teams across the University to:

• provide practical cyber security advice and risk guidance,
• support security reviews and third-party assessments,
• contribute to cyber uplift initiatives and projects,
• help embed security thinking into technology and business decisions,
• work with a broad mix of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Selection Criteria:

We are interested in people who are naturally curious and proactive, enjoy ambiguity and fast-moving environments and can operate independently without heavily defined processes.

You’re probably in your second or third cyber role and looking to accelerate your growth through exposure to a large and diverse environment.

Additionally, you will have:

• Experience working in cyber security, technology risk, or security advisory roles.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to balance security, usability, and business outcomes.
• A foundation in cyber security frameworks, risk, and governance principles.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or industry certifications (this may include: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CRISC, Microsoft SC-200, SC-401, AWS CSAA, or other vendor security certifications)

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
3. Ability to work outside of normal office hours when required.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This fixed term role attracts a remuneration of $119,125 - $126,950 (G08) + 17% superannuation

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and a multitude of food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

Curtin has recently completed a major digital transformation and continues to evolve its cyber security capability across cloud, identity, governance, and enterprise platforms including AWS, Microsoft, and ServiceNow.

You’ll join a collaborative and forward-moving environment where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully, work with experienced professionals, and gain exposure across a broad cyber landscape.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9.00pm (AWST), Sunday 7 June 2026