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What WCHN Can Offer You
Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
Lead the Cyber Security Program, manage risks and ensure data protection compliance. Provide expert advice, conduct threat assessments, respond to incidents, and develop policies to safeguard digital assets and address emerging security threats.
Key duties of the role
Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a robust cyber security governance framework
Provide leadership in establishing and maintaining the Cyber Security Program
Lead risk assessments of existing and new services and technologies
Ensure cyber security practices comply with relevant regulations and standards
Participate and provide information to External Audit, Internal Audit and reviews
Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications in cyber security, information technology or other relevant field, and / or security accreditation.
Demonstrated experience in cyber security management and delivery of ICT security services and functions
Demonstrated experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Proven experience in developing and managing relationships, customer perspectives and delivery partnerships
Demonstrated high level research, analytical skills and critical thinking
Enquiries can be directed to
Abdel Bassal
Executive Director, Research, Innovation & Digital Health
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 11:55pm
Applications close: 07/05/2026 11:55 PM
Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.