• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Work alongside collaborative leaders and industry experts
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
About this role
We are seeking a Director – Technology Risk who is eager to help shape and grow our expanding practice. This is an opportunity for a senior professional with strong technical foundations and industry experience to step into a leadership role, influence our strategy and make a tangible impact in our practice. You will work closely with the Sydney Partner to shape our approach, enable our team and deliver solutions that help clients navigate complex technology risks in an increasingly digital world.
Key responsibilities
Drive growth by expanding key accounts and originating new opportunities in our target industries of financial services, government, critical infrastructure and higher education
Shape our response to market developments including legislation, regulatory changes, litigation trends and emerging technologies such as AI, influencing service design and go-to-market strategy.
Build market presence by representing the firm at internal and external events, and engaging with industry and professional groups such as ASFA, ISACA and COBA
Enhance our technology risk services across cyber security, data governance, regulatory compliance, technology and operational resilience, and IT audit
Build capability and capacity within the team by mentoring our managers and junior resources
Oversee larger, multi-stakeholder engagements with accountability for scope, budget and quality — not just delivery but ensuring strategic value is delivered to clients
Own co-source internal audit relationships through effective relationship management
Partner with boards and executives to provide pragmatic, risk-based insights that strengthen resilience and enable confident decision-making
Skills & experience
At least 10 years of experience in technology risk and assurance, with strong technical foundations and the ambition to help shape and grow a practice.
Deep expertise in technology risk, including cyber maturity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST-CSF, NIST SP series, COBIT, PCI-DSS), regulatory compliance and IT audit
Recognised industry presence demonstrated through speaking engagements, thought leadership or active participation in professional forums and events
Industry specialism in financial services, government, critical infrastructure and/or higher education, with an understanding of sector-specific risks and regulatory environments (eg CPS 234, CPS 230 and SOCI)
Strong understanding of audit requirements and methodologies, with experience in SOC 2, GS 007, ASAE 3402 and SOX engagements
Demonstrated ability and ambition to contribute to client and market growth, with experience managing key accounts and identifying new opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior resources and managers to build team capability and capacity
Experience in practice management, including planning, budgeting and resource allocation
Professional qualifications such as CISA, CA / CPA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP, will be highly regarded, as will experience in a professional services environment
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Reach your remarkable
At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.
With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities –building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.
Remarkable perks that put you first:
Mental health support, financial & wellbeing coaching
Salary packaging | Salary continuance insurance
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave
Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
And many more!
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Your business deserves remarkable support. No matter your industry, business lifecycle stage, market or growth plans, our experienced audit, assurance, tax and advisory professionals are dedicated to achieving the best outcome for you and your stakeholders.
To us, care is as important as capability because we believe that your experience is as important as the outcome. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
Grant Thornton Australia is a member firm of the Grant Thornton global network – one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting and consulting firms. Our brand is respected globally and recognised by capital markets, regulators and international standards setting bodies.
In Australia, we have over 1,500 people across Tarndanya (Adelaide), Meeanjin (Brisbane), Gimuy (Cairns), Naarm (Melbourne), Boorloo (Perth) and Warrang (Sydney). Our business is based on transparency and independent governance of the highest standard, and our structure helps ensure accountability right through to our Board. Together, our purpose and values serve as our driving force and guidepost for all our interactions so that your business, our wider community and people within our own organisation have a strikingly different experience.
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