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.
Position Features:
- Some regular out of hours work or on call may be required to meet specific needs and/or deadlines.
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:
- 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.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Martin Shadbolt
Position: Senior Manager - Cybersecurity Services
Email address: martin.shadbolt@health.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.