• 12‑month fixed‑term role with the possibility to extend.
• Enjoy genuine work‑life balance in a team that respects flexibility and wellbeing.
• Play a key role in strengthening Defence‑aligned security governance across the organisation.
  
  

About the Role

Babcock continues to grow across Australasia, and we’re now looking for a Group Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Lead to join our expanding team on a 12 month contract. This is a key role that strengthens our security governance framework and ensures we continue to meet the high standards expected across our Defence and critical services programs.

As the GRC Lead, you’ll play a central part in embedding strong compliance and risk practices into projects, system designs and organisational change. You’ll help maintain our security certifications and accreditations, guide the development of policies and control frameworks, and work closely with teams across the business to ensure we meet regulatory and customer expectations.

You’ll take ownership of audit and accreditation activities, support the creation and maintenance of security policies, and monitor the effectiveness of security controls across a range of environments. The role also involves conducting risk assessments, shaping risk treatment plans and ensuring our solutions are secure by design before they go live.

If you’re someone who enjoys working across complex programs, influencing secure outcomes and helping an organisation maintain strong governance foundations, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in a growing, mission‑driven business.

To be successful, you will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Cyber Security or a related field and/or or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with the applying and auditing Australian Security Frameworks:
  • Information security manual (ISM),
  • Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  • Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting security policies and standards.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
  
  

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job Req ID: 72455