Job from partnerThe Principal, Cyber Forensics & eDiscovery leads the organisation’s forensic investigations and electronic discovery functions, ensuring evidence is identified, preserved, and analysed in a legally defensible and regulator-ready manner. This role balances technical depth with investigative leadership, working across cyber incidents, fraud, insider threats, and litigation matters.
You will be the technical lead for a specialist team, you will govern forensic and eDiscovery tools, and partner closely with Legal, HR, Risk, and senior leadership to provide accurate, timely, and defensible outcomes. Success means the organisation can respond confidently to incidents and inquiries, strengthen forensic readiness, and reduce both legal and operational risk.
About the Role
Lead the design, implementation, and maturity of forensic and eDiscovery programs.
Direct investigations into cyber incidents, fraud, insider threats, and policy breaches.
Govern the eDiscovery lifecycle — identification, preservation, collection, review, and production.
Ensure all evidence handling follows chain of custody and legal defensibility standards.
Oversee forensic and eDiscovery platforms (e.g. EnCase, Nuix, Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite).
Partner with Legal, HR, and Compliance to align investigative outcomes with regulatory and business requirements.
Provide senior advisory support during major incidents and breaches.
Deliver executive-ready reports and metrics on forensic readiness, investigative outcomes, and risk exposure.
Lead forensic readiness testing and validation exercises.
Build and mentor a high-performing forensic and eDiscovery team.
Lead forensic investigations as part of the broader Cyber Defence team.
About you
You are a trusted investigator and leader who thrives under pressure. You combine deep technical forensic expertise with the ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes matters discreetly and effectively. You are confident in briefing executives, regulators, and legal stakeholders, and you are equally comfortable coaching your team through complex investigations. You balance forensic rigour with business pragmatism, and you know how to keep evidence defensible while keeping investigations moving.
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or Law
10-15+ years in digital forensics, incident response, or eDiscovery, with 3–5 in leadership
Expertise with forensic and eDiscovery platforms (EnCase, Nuix, Relativity, FTK, Cellebrite); Strong knowledge of forensic methodologies, evidence handling, and eDiscovery workflows
Exceptional discretion and integrity; Strong stakeholder engagement; Excellent written and verbal communication; Ability to manage sensitive investigations under pressure
The Good Stuff...
- Competitive remuneration and employee discounts. Make life easier (and more affordable) with $80 monthly credit and 25% off Optus products and unique shopping discounts with our retail partners.
- Flexible working arrangements with opportunities to work three days in the office, two days remote or home.
- Vibrant and collaborative office campus that includes cafes, convenience store, chill out zones, GP, post office, gym and on-site childcare centre.
- Competitive leave policies, including additional 'Connected’ days to focus on culture, family, health, community, or whatever’s important to you.
- We support growing families with inclusive, carer-neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
- Direct your own development and build future-ready skills with Optus U’s industry-focused micro-credentials, developed with La Trobe and Macquarie Universities.
- Build meaningful connections through employee-led networks and diversity initiatives including Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network and Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+).
- Put your wellbeing first with free access to counselling and support services, 24/7 — in-person, by phone, SMS, or video.
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