Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee- Location: Sydney
- Type: Permanent, full time
- Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working
The opportunity
As a Cyber Security Risk & Compliance Consultant, you will support a significant transformation in how cyber and information security risk is identified and mitigated across QBE’s core business, third‑party suppliers, programs and projects. As part of the AUSPAC’s Cyber Security function, you will play a critical role in keeping QBE safe, secure and resilient—continuously staying ahead of an evolving and increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
This is an intellectually challenging and highly influential consulting and delivery role, requiring technical expertise, sustained curiosity and the ability to translate complex risk insights into practical, root‑cause solutions that enable strategic business outcomes. You will shape security decision‑making, influence key stakeholders and strengthen QBE’s security posture through collaborative, risk‑based engagement across the organisation.
About QBE
At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.
Your new role
- Deliver and continuously strengthen QBE’s cyber and information security capability, partnering across the business to drive effective engagement and risk mitigation.
- Build cyber security capability and awareness across QBE through coaching, knowledge‑sharing and fostering informed curiosity.
- Establish strong, collaborative relationships to provide trusted advice, identify root‑cause issues and reduce cyber threats and risks.
- Proactively identify security weaknesses and take end‑to‑end accountability for driving mitigation through to secure outcomes.
- Ensure cyber risks and issues are identified, self‑reported and escalated transparently to key stakeholders.
- Contribute to the evolution of QBE’s Cyber practice by shaping innovative threat mitigation solutions and supporting the adoption of policies, standards and practices.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have reasonable prior Cyber Security and governance experience within a large complex organisation.
You will also have:
- Demonstrable experience with security and risk-based standards such as ISO2700X, ISO31000, NIST800 and PCI DSS and other relevant security risk standards and technologies.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict management skills, with an ability to anticipate and pre-empt potential obstacles
- Strong ability to consider where and how people or technology could be exploited; getting into the mindset of an adversary
- Problem solving mindset with tenacity to see solutions through to delivery
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
- ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
- Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.
Awards & Recognition
We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
- 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
- 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards
- Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
To learn more about our achievements, click here.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.
Your career. At the heart of it.
QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Governance, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Financial Systems, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Problem Solving, Risk Management, Security Monitoring, Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability ManagementApplication Close Date: 03/03/2026 11:59 PMHow to Apply:
To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.