Senior Consultant at Thales in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Senior Consultant Location: VIC - 80 Collins At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence. Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible. From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust. OUR BENEFITS In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you: • Competitive remuneration structure • Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program • Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work • The day off on your birthday each year • Novated Lease options • Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities • Sonder – Wellbeing & Support Partner ABOUT THALES Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy. Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space. YOUR ROLE As a Senior Consultant – Advisory, you will be responsible for delivering Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) services across large and complex Government and Commercial engagements. You will play a key role in improving client security posture by conducting assessments, developing risk strategies, and delivering high-quality advisory outputs aligned to industry frameworks. You will work closely with stakeholders across IT, risk, and business functions, contributing to multi-service engagements while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting continuous improvement in security capability maturity. YOU’LL Deliver Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) assessments across client environments Support incident response, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures Contribute to risk assessment and strategy development Deliver high-quality reports for both executive and technical stakeholders Collaborate with cross-functional teams across IT, risk, and business units Apply and align to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, ASD Essential Eight, and ISM Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives WHAT YOU’LL BRING 4–5 years’ experience in cyber security, ICT, or related domains Strong understanding of GRC frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Essential Eight, ISM) Experience delivering advisory engagements with minimal supervision Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to translate technical risks into business outcomes Strong stakeholder engagement and consulting capability Experience contributing to policies, risk frameworks, and governance models Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISK, ISO27001, etc.) or working towards WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well. As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. #LI-PD1 It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here. We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone. Read more about our WORK180 endorsement.