Manager - Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (519141)

The Team:

The Cybersecurity Services unit safeguards the Department of Health’s people, systems and data so Tasmanians can safely access trusted health services. We provide enterprise‑wide cyber risk management, security operations, incident response and assurance across clinical, corporate and digital health environments. Working closely with clinicians, ICT teams and partners, we enable secure innovation, protect sensitive information and strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats across the Tasmanian health system.

The Role:

As Manager, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance, you will lead a small specialist team shaping how cybersecurity risk is managed across the Department of Health. You’ll drive enterprise‑wide cyber governance, policy and assurance activities, provide trusted advice to senior leaders, and strengthen accountability and compliance aligned with industry best practice. Working closely with clinical, digital health and corporate stakeholders, you’ll champion a proactive cyber risk management culture while managing people, budgets and priorities in a complex, high‑impact environment supporting essential public health services.

You will need:

• Demonstrated high-level specialised expertise, knowledge, and experience in the effective development, implementation, and management of complex cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance matters within a large organisation, focusing on the people, process, and technology aspects.
• High level strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills, with both the ability to understand and make sound judgements about the political, social, and organisational environment impacting on the Agency, and a comprehensive understanding of contemporary cybersecurity issues and trends, with demonstrable commitment to ensuring continued relevancy.
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to provide specialised advice regarding complex cybersecurity, issues, and risks, together with the ability to recommend options and solutions in a clear and concise manner to a range of audiences.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in business management, ICT, information management or a cybersecurity related discipline.
• A security clearance of Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) or the ability to obtain one.

Applicants should note the positio