Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Cyber Security Assurance Specialist

Join Silverchain’s Information Security team and play a critical role in safeguarding our organisation’s digital assets. This is your chance to step into a pivotal position reporting directly to the Chief Security Officer—where your expertise will help protect sensitive data, maintain trust, and fortify cyber resilience.

The opportunity

As our Cyber Security Assurance Specialist, you won’t just manage security—you’ll shape it. You’ll work across teams, ensuring our systems, client data, and confidential information remain secure. Your insights will help define best practices and elevate security standards across Silverchain.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining cutting-edge policies and security documentation.
• Identifying and mitigating critical cybersecurity risks before they escalate.
• Providing expert advice to teams within Digital Services and collaborating beyond to ensure comprehensive security convergence.
• Leading security awareness initiatives that align with application development strategies.
• Implementing checks and balances that strengthen our security posture.
• Occasionally supporting out-of-hours security efforts.

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines technical excellence with a strategic mindset to stay ahead of cyber threats. If you have:

• 5+ years of experience in information security.
• A knack for translating technical risks into clear business insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills that drive proactive security solutions.
• The ability to work independently, staying motivated and eager to learn.
• A broad technical background in security technologies, including OS security, network security, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Expertise in key security frameworks like ISO 27001, OWASP, NIST, and more.
• A Security by Design approach to technology implementation.
• A deep understanding of risk-based security controls.

Bonus Points If You Have…

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications.
• Exceptional communication skills—capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The ability to assess risks and drive security improvements at the leadership level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Super + the ability to salary package up to $18,550.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing resources and support.
• Exclusive fitness and health insurance discounts.
• Option to purchase an extra 2 weeks leave per calendar year.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
• 17% Leave Loading.
• Subsidised gym membership with participating gym partners.

How to apply

If you feel as though your skills and experience are a good fit to the above criteria, we would love to see your application, please click "Apply" and start your Silverchain journey.

At Silverchain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

About Silverchain Group

For 130 years, Silverchain has been a leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and across Australia. It is our ambition to create a better home care system for all Australians.

Join our team of more than 5,800 staff, including corporate staff, nurses, doctors, allied health, care experts and a dedicated research and innovation division, operating as Silverchain, RDNS Silverchain and KinCare. We care for more than 140,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals. 

We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process and extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.