Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

Prestons , Australia
full-time

AI overview

Lead the development and implementation of cyber governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with ISO27001 standards and enhancing organizational security culture.

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combine with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we've been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

Your new role

We take cyber security seriously at GWA and it is pivotal to supporting our digital transformation and managing the direction of the infrastructure underpinning our digital growth. To bring all of this to life, we are looking for a Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance Engineer in all facets of modern enterprise technologies to help us bring this transformation to life. Internally this role will be known as a Cyber Security Engineer.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in our Prestons office.

You will proactively partner with your stakeholders and the Technology team to drive best practice cyber security leadership across our transformation projects, all whilst supporting ongoing operational security activities.

As our new Cyber Security GRC Engineer, your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

  • Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of cyber governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Oversee compliance with ISO27001standards.
  • Manage risk assessments, audits, and incident response planning for clinical and digital environments.
  • Advise on regulatory changes and ensure organizational readiness for compliance.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote a culture of security and compliance.
  • Monitor and report on compliance metrics, risk posture, and audit outcomes to executive leadership.
  • Support integration of AI governance, data protection, and privacy controls in clinical systems.
  • Champion secure-by-design principles in service architecture and digital transformation initiatives.

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on engineering capability for securing cloud services, especially Microsoft Azure.
  • Support system troubleshooting and resolution of high-priority security issues.
  • Design and develop resilient, secure patterns for cloud services and infrastructure.
  • Implement and manage Microsoft Purview for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Insider Risk Management, and Information Protection, PIM, Azure AD, Sentinel, Defender, Cloud App Security, VWAN.
  • Oversee vulnerability and patch management tools (e.g., Rapid7).
  • Apply secure code practices and automation pipelines.
  • Conduct logging and monitoring using cloud-native SIEM architecture.

 

About you

You bring at least 3+ years of experience in cyber governance, risk management, and compliance—ideally within regulated environments. Your background includes:

  • Implementing ISO27001 or similar frameworks in IoT settings.
  • Deep understanding of ISO27001requirements and regulations.
  • Experience with AI governance, data loss prevention, insider risk management, and information protection.
  • Familiarity with public cloud infrastructure, Azure platforms, and Microsoft Purview.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Technical Qualifications (Required/Highly Desirable):

  • Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
  • Cybersecurity industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM
  • Microsoft Azure AZ-500 certification.
  • Experience with MS Azure Security services (PIM, Azure AD, Sentinel, Defender, etc.).

About us

At GWA, we're not just a company—we're a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you'll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they're our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you'll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll offer you:

  • Hybrid working options
  • Free onsite parking
  • Competitive remuneration and bonus structures
  • An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
  • ‘Great Rewards’ program - exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
  • ‘Bathrooms & More’ program - great discounts on a wide range of our products
  • Volunteer and Community Service Leave
  • Option to purchase additional annual leave
  • Opportunity to take advantage of novated leasing options
  • Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover 

Ready to apply?

Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time. 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Hybrid working options
  • Health Insurance: Medibank Health Insurance - discounts on corporate cover
  • Other Benefit: Annual flu vaccinations

At GWA Group our purpose is to make life better with superior solutions for water. How do we deliver upon this promise? With great people, working with great brands on a journey to make life better! So, who is GWA? We are a bathrooms and kitchens business with brands such as Caroma, Clark, Dorf and Methven. Just take a walk through your home and you will realise you encounter our amazing products every day! With our products, your bathroom can become a sanctuary. On display above is our Caroma Elvire collection which is carefully crafted to bring the experience of Australian nature into the home. This new collection reflects contemporary minimalism with a design that is both practical and stylish.The collection received a prestigious Good Design Award Gold Accolade in the Product Design Hardware and Building category in recognition for outstanding design and innovation. And if that’s not enough when you walk into the heart of your home, the kitchen, a Clark Evolution sink and Dorf Inca Sink Mixer show that you know how to style a kitchen! Your laundry is also a showcase of our Clark laundry tubs and outlets. So now that you know who we are, and you are excited about redesigning your bathroom and kitchen, let’s recap on our amazing lifestyle and consumer brands; Caroma, Clark, Dorf and Methven. But let’s get to some of the facts: We are Australian owned and are a member of the ASX 200 index. We employ over 700 people across Australia, New Zealand, UK and China, and we are on the journey of transforming our leading consumer and lifestyle brands. Sound like a business you want to be part of? Check us out on LinkedIn and join great people, working with great brands, all working together to make life better!

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