Department of Primary Industries and Regions
Job reference: 845414
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Company

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency supporting the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia’s primary industries and regional communities. With a workforce of around 800 people across metropolitan and regional locations, PIRSA delivers impactful outcomes across agriculture, food, wine, fisheries, forestry and regional development through modern, secure and innovative ICT services.

Role Overview

PIRSA is seeking a Senior ICT Security and Risk Specialist 2-year fixed term contract to lead and strengthen the organisation’s cyber security capability. This role is central to protecting critical systems and data, driving cyber resilience and ensuring the ICT environment remains secure, compliant and future ready.

You will lead the cyber security program across PIRSA, shaping security strategy, developing and implementing policies, and driving risk management practices across ICT operations. Working across projects and business initiatives, you will ensure secure-by-design outcomes while proactively identifying and responding to emerging threats.

The role operates at a strategic and operational level, providing expert advice to leadership, guiding decision-making, and embedding security practices across the organisation. You will engage with stakeholders across PIRSA and government, contribute to whole-of-government security initiatives, and play a key role in incident response, governance and continuous improvement of security controls.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in ICT security and risk management within complex environments
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, standards and compliance requirements
• Experience leading security programs, including policy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to manage and respond to security incidents and threats
• Experience conducting risk assessments and embedding risk management practices
• Understanding of security monitoring, vulnerability management and controls
• Experience providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capability
• Relevant security certification or commitment to obtain

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• 2-year fixed term opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver’s licence and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.

Remuneration

ASO7 - $112,163 – 130,392 per annum, plus superannuation

 

For more information please contact:

Bianca Holmes

08 7100 1784

Bianca.Holmes@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

 

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Risk Management and Security Administration capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

Applications close: 04/06/2026 11:45 PM

Attachments:
- Application Guidelines.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD - ASO7 Senior ICT Security and Risk.pdf

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.