Your new company

Join a leading telco organisation on an initial 6 month contract, this organisation is committed to safeguarding Australia’s critical infrastructure and driving workforce excellence. This company operates at the forefront of telecommunications, compliance, and operational resilience, delivering transformative initiatives that span across HR, security, and technology domains. Known for its dynamic culture and fast-paced environment, this is your chance to make meaningful impact through innovative workforce governance.

Your new role

As a Workforce Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of a strategic security program linked to compliance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act. You’ll lead efforts to identify and classify roles as “Critical Workers” within the enterprise, designing and maintaining governance frameworks that integrate deeply with both human resources and technical operations. This is a newly created role with wide visibility and opportunity to contribute to national infrastructure protection. Responsibilities include:

• Analyse org charts, position descriptions, and operational workflows to determine critical role classifications.
• Develop and maintain a Critical Worker Register and supporting documentation.
• Partner with HR, legal, security, and technology stakeholders to validate workforce mappings.
• Document requirements and implement processes that ensure sustainable compliance and role identification.
• Produce dashboards and reports that track compliance and workforce segmentation across the enterprise.
• Monitor SOCI-related regulatory updates and embed changes into internal frameworks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Support continuity planning and security programs through accurate workforce mapping and governance.
  • Background in workforce planning, HR governance, GRC, or operational risk.
  • Strong analytical skills in role classification and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity-adjacent governance, especially within regulated sectors.
  • Familiarity with access management, identity & critical system exposure considerations.
  • Excellent documentation, reporting and organisational mapping abilities.
  • Experience working in a SOCI, NIST, ASD or similar compliance environment is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive rate aligned with compliance and risk-focused analyst roles.
• Exposure to a high-impact national security program under the SOCI Act.
• Cross-functional collaboration with senior leaders in HR, legal, and cybersecurity.
• Upskilling opportunities in compliance, GRC, and workforce governance frameworks.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, agile team culture.
• A clear pathway into strategic operations, critical infrastructure programs, or broader regulatory roles.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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