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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Digital Health SA
• Classification: SAESSP - SAES ICT Specialist – Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to Three Years)
• Job ref: 933327

Lead cyber security at scale across a complex health system delivering essential services to South Australians

Chief Information Security Officer – Digital Health SA

If you are seeking a role where you can make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes across South Australia, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and high-performing systems.

As Chief Information Security Officer, you will lead the Department’s information security strategy protecting critical digital assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening cyber resilience across SA Health. You will drive the development and delivery of security programs, lead and develop high-performing teams, and foster a strong, security-aware culture across the organisation.

About Us

At Digital Health SA, we provide and support ICT systems and strategies across the SA Health network. Our mission is to deliver world-class health outcomes through digitally enabled care for all South Australians.

We foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace culture, committed to achieving our vision and purpose. We value collaboration, celebrate success, and continuously learn together. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritise the development of their skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

The Service Delivery & Business Administration Services Branch focuses on improving the reliability and performance of Digital Health SA services, ensuring they remain aligned to evolving customer needs. Our responsibilities span service level management, incident and problem management, enterprise systems monitoring, cyber and information security, continuous improvement, demand management, workforce planning, human resources, procurement, finance, training and development, and facilities management.

About the Role

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining and driving cyber security across one of Australia’s largest and most complex health systems.

As Chief Information Security Officer, you will set the strategic direction for cyber security and technology risk across SA Health protecting critical infrastructure while enabling large-scale digital transformation. You will lead the design and execution of a future-focused cyber security strategy and operating model, strengthening resilience across a highly interconnected and essential service environment.

Operating at the centre of executive decision-making, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders shaping enterprise-wide governance, influencing major investment decisions, and embedding security into all digital initiatives.

This role offers a rare combination of scale, influence, and purpose, with responsibility spanning statewide services, complex stakeholder environments, and system-wide cyber uplift.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SA Health’s cyber security strategy, roadmap, and operating model
• Strengthen enterprise security posture, governance, and risk management
• Drive uplift in cyber maturity aligned to key frameworks (e.g. Essential Eight)
• Embed security-by-design across major programs, projects, and digital services
• Oversee security operations, threat management, and incident response
• Build and lead a high-performing cyber security and risk team
• Provide trusted strategic advice to senior executives and influence key decisions
• Partner across SA Health and government to align with whole-of-government strategies
• Foster a strong, organisation-wide culture of cyber security awareness

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a strategic and experienced cyber security leader who brings:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale cyber security programs
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams, particularly through periods of transformation and change
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and provide high-quality advice and briefings
• Demonstrated experience operating at a senior level within large, complex organisations, translating strategy into measurable outcomes

Our Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships and Fitness Passport
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working options for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and meeting immunisation requirements.

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Andrea Andrews
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 0466 511 887
E-mail: Andrea.Andrews@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 – 11:55 PM

Attachments

• 933327 - Chief Information Security Officer - Digital Health SA - Role Description.pdf
• Digital Health SA Employee Value Proposition.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines