Lead Cyber Advisor

• 18 month contract – October start
• NV1 Security Clearance - Brisbane, QLD
• Flexible work arrangements
• ICT Disaster Recovery Strategy, Policy and Standards

Our client, an independent statutory agency based in Brisbane, CBD, QLD, requires the services of a Lead Cyber Advisor for ICT Disaster Recovery, for a long 18-month contract.

Duties of the Lead Cyber Advisor:

• Designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise-level ICT Disaster Recovery capabilities, including disaster recovery plans, technical recovery runbooks, testing programs and recovery governance arrangements. Assessing organisational risk and capability gaps related to crisis management and infrastructure resilience.
• Development and maintenance of ICT Disaster Recovery Strategy, Policy and Standards.
• Coordination of disaster recovery governance, reporting and assurance activities.
• Oversight of Technical Recovery Runbook development across Technology functions.
• Management of ICT Disaster Recovery audit and remediation activities.
• Integration of DR requirements into architecture, project delivery and operational processes.
• Integrate disaster recovery requirements with broader resilience and continuity activities. Understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and DR technologies (e.g., backup systems, cloud platforms).
• Understanding on cyber threat tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Implementing contingency planning frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800-34, ISM, ISO 27001 / 22301).
• Conducting tabletop exercises, test execution, and post-mortem reviews.
• Implementing cloud-based continuity best practices and solutions.
• Aligning DR practices with enterprise risk management frameworks and audit expectations.

Technical skills

• ICT Disaster Recovery and cyber resilience frameworks
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA), system criticality assessments and recovery prioritisation
• Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
• Disaster recovery testing, assurance and reporting
• ICT governance, risk and compliance
• Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, SaaS)
• NIST, ISO 22301, PSPF and ISM

Skills and Experience - Lead Cyber Advisor:

Essential

• Minimum of five years’ experience ICT Disaster Recovery, technology resilience, , cyber security or related fields.
• Experience in Australian Government organisations.
• Demonstrated experience developing ICT Disaster Recovery strategies, policies, standards, operating models or governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise architecture, cloud environments, system dependencies, resiliency patterns and cybersecurity principles.

Desirable

• Experience implementing and operating ICT Disaster Recovery capabilities, including planning, testing, assurance and recovery exercises.
• Knowledge of Australian Government security and resilience frameworks including PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
• Experience integrating ICT Disaster Recovery with cyber security, incident response, crisis management, risk management or resilience functions
• Experience working with Business Impact Analysis (BIA), recovery prioritisation, criticality assessments, Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Andy at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Andy on (02) 6299 1006 6299 1006) to discuss further.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 26th of August 2026. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.

Job ID: AE 675718 | LH-07465