Senior Consultant, Technology, Risk and Cyber

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As a  Senior Consultant in our newly formed Technology Risk and Cyber Security team in Perth, you’ll be joining a growing local capability that complements our well-established national Risk Advisory Services practice. This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting clients in Western Australia with deep expertise in cyber security, technology risk, and resilience. 

Whether supporting organisations at the beginning of their cyber journey or advising mature enterprises on complex risk strategies, your role will be key in helping clients strengthen their security posture and navigate the evolving threat landscape with confidence. 

About the Team 

BDO's Technology Risk and Cyber Security Team provides a full range of contemporary risk solutions to help our clients navigate a diverse range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. The services the team provide include:  

• Technology control assessment 

• IT Internal Audit  

• Business and technology resilience 

• AI Risk and Governance 

• Cyber security governance, risk and compliance 

• Operational Technology (OT) Security  

• Independent Project Assurance. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assessing cyber and technology threats, vulnerabilities and risks using recognised risk management frameworks and methodologies

• Designing and testing IT and security controls using regulatory requirements and recognised frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, AESCSF, ACSC Essential Eight, CPS 234, ISO 27001, COBIT and SOX)

• Identifying and documenting relevant mitigation strategies, preparing management reports 

• Supervising fieldwork and preparing written reports of a high quality and standard and work to budgets and timelines  

• Providing a coaching and mentoring role to junior staff and ensuring their ongoing development  

• Undertaking appropriate training and professional development activities related to your field of expertise  

 Skills/Attributes Required:  

• Experience in a similar role in practice or industry  

• A relevant degree or post graduate qualification  

• Experience delivering technology risk reviews, cyber security assessments, IT internal audits, control assurance engagements and governance reviews

• Understanding of cyber & operational resilience, business continuity and risk management concepts

• Strong working knowledge of key business and IT related risks  

• Experience with developing project scopes and statements of work 

• Experience facilitating workshops, documenting processes, and identifying risks, controls and improvement opportunities

• Ability to engage effectively with business and technology stakeholders ranging from operational staff through to senior management

• Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role are preferred (CISA, PRINCE2, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, SABSA  etc.)  

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a  2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]