Junior Cyber Security Consultant

Start your cyber security career making a difference - supporting Not-for-Profit organisations and learning from experienced cyber professionals.  We are supporting our long-term client, WorkVentures, in their search for a Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join their growing Cyber team. For more than 40 years, WorkVentures has been focused on the innovative application of technology to drive social outcomes.  Their mission is to transform lives through technology, skills and meaningful career opportunities, and they aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive in the digital world. The Role:This is a permanent junior cyber security consulting role supporting assessments, project coordination, and client engagement for Not-for-Profit organisations across Australia.Suited to someone early in their cyber career, the role requires strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to translate cyber security concepts into practical actions for resource-constrained environments.The role has a strong focus on supporting the Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA) project and organisations working with vulnerable communities, and is consulting-focused across risk, governance, incident readiness, awareness, and delivery quality. This is not a SOC, penetration testing, or engineering role. You’ll be hands-on across: Cyber security risk and vulnerability assessmentsPolicy, governance and framework mapping (Essential Eight, NIST, ISO 27001)Incident response readiness and tabletop exercisesSecurity awareness training and phishing simulationsCoordinating multiple client engagements using AsanaPreparing clear, client-ready reports and recommendation  As the cyber function grows, you’ll also contribute to process improvement, templates, reporting and future Cyber Cadet programs.We’re looking for someone who has 1 - 3 years’ experience (or equivalent via study, placements, or certifications), is highly organised, communicates proactively, writes clearly, and enjoys working with non-technical stakeholders. You should have a genuine interest in mission-driven, Not-for-Profit work and be comfortable developing expertise in Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA) in sensitive, survivor-centred contexts. Why WorkVentures?Purpose-driven work supporting communities across AustraliaA clear development pathway from Junior Consultant to Consultant to Senior ConsultantSalary for this position is within a range of $65,000 - $75,000 + superannuation + salary packaging benefits.We strongly encourage applications from women and people from underrepresented backgrounds in cyber security, particularly those interested in specialising in Technology-Facilitated Abuse. Position Description AUD Alexandria 2015

Junior Cyber Security Consultant

  • Permanent Role: Sydney (Alexandria) Offices with 3-4 days in office.
  • Gain exposure to real-world cyber challenges across diverse NFPs.
  • Learn fast, build real capability, and work alongside fantastic mentorship.

Start your cyber security career making a difference - supporting Not-for-Profit organisations and learning from experienced cyber professionals.  

We are supporting our long-term client, WorkVentures, in their search for a Junior Cyber Security Consultant to join their growing Cyber team. 

For more than 40 years, WorkVentures has been focused on the innovative application of technology to drive social outcomes.  Their mission is to transform lives through technology, skills and meaningful career opportunities, and they aim to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive in the digital world. 

The Role:

This is a permanent junior cyber security consulting role supporting assessments, project coordination, and client engagement for Not-for-Profit organisations across Australia.

Suited to someone early in their cyber career, the role requires strong organisational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to translate cyber security concepts into practical actions for resource-constrained environments.

The role has a strong focus on supporting the Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA) project and organisations working with vulnerable communities, and is consulting-focused across risk, governance, incident readiness, awareness, and delivery quality. This is not a SOC, penetration testing, or engineering role.

 You’ll be hands-on across: 

  • Cyber security risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Policy, governance and framework mapping (Essential Eight, NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Incident response readiness and tabletop exercises
  • Security awareness training and phishing simulations
  • Coordinating multiple client engagements using Asana
  • Preparing clear, client-ready reports and recommendation 

 

As the cyber function grows, you’ll also contribute to process improvement, templates, reporting and future Cyber Cadet programs.

We’re looking for someone who has 1 - 3 years’ experience (or equivalent via study, placements, or certifications), is highly organised, communicates proactively, writes clearly, and enjoys working with non-technical stakeholders. You should have a genuine interest in mission-driven, Not-for-Profit work and be comfortable developing expertise in Technology-Facilitated Abuse (TFA) in sensitive, survivor-centred contexts. 

Why WorkVentures?

  • Purpose-driven work supporting communities across Australia
  • A clear development pathway from Junior Consultant to Consultant to Senior Consultant

Salary for this position is within a range of $65,000 - $75,000 + superannuation + salary packaging benefits.

We strongly encourage applications from women and people from underrepresented backgrounds in cyber security, particularly those interested in specialising in Technology-Facilitated Abuse.

 

Applications for this role will be assessed as received, so please don't hesitate in applying. For more information or to speak with the leading consultant, please reach out to Mahala on mahalaw@bloomhr.com.au

  • Posted Date 14 Jan 2026
  • Location Alexandria
    NSW / Australia
  • Industry Information & Communication Technology
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided