IT & Cyber Security Compliance Lead

**Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia**
**Job reference**: req71
**Location**: 5001 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- Lead IT governance, uplift cyber security maturity, and influence digital risk practices across a values-driven public sector agency.
- Flexible, hybrid working options, including hybrid work from home and office.
- Full-time, 2-Year Fixed-term Opportunity.

**Let's get straight to the details...**

In this pivotal role, you will lead cyber security assurance, IT governance, and policy compliance within the Lifetime Support Authority (LSA). You'll play a key part in strengthening our cyber resilience and supporting secure, efficient technology operations aligned with public sector and organisational objectives.

You will champion improvements in IT governance and compliance, driving the implementation of effective policies and controls. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to uplift cyber security culture and ensure robust risk management practices across the agency.

For more information about the role, please refer to the **Job & Person Specification**.

**The experience we are looking for...**

You're someone who brings deep expertise in cyber security, but also knows how to influence and support others to do things better and more securely. To be successful, you'll demonstrate:

- Proven experience in cyber security governance, IT risk management, or compliance in enterprise or government environments
- Confidence in developing and implementing IT security policies, frameworks, and controls in line with legislation, standards, and best practice
- The ability to assess cyber threats, lead incident response efforts, and coordinate risk remediation activities
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills-able to simplify complex security topics and engage executives, operational teams, and service providers
- A deep understanding of contemporary security issues and the South Australian Cyber Security Framework (or the ability to quickly build that understanding)

**Now, a bit about who we are...**

The Lifetime Support Authority (LSA) delivers the Lifetime Support Scheme (LSS) which funds necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support for people who sustain serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on South Australian roads, regardless of fault.

As a team, we are passionate about our contribution and committed to our vision: _Making a difference in the lives of LSS Participants, who are at the centre of what we do._

Our person-centred approach extends to our people; we offer attractive, modern offices in Adelaide's CBD as well as opportunities to work from home; a dynamic, supportive, and flexible work environment and we value empathetic and thoughtful like-minded people, as much as we value skill set.

Our people are important to us and encouraged to flourish through professional development opportunities. As we grow, so do our people.

Check out the benefits available to you as an LSA employee _here_ and click _here_ to hear what our people have to say about working at the LSA.

We encourage you to _learn more about the LSA _to see the impact working with us has.

**Application Instructions**:Applications must be submitted online. Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Job and Person Specification.

Should you require any further information please direct your query to Crystal Warner, Projects & IT Consultant on 08 8429 2659.

**Position Conditions**:Full-time, 2-Year Fixed-term Opportunity.

**Remuneration**:ASO7 ($108,109 - $116,864) + Superannuation.

**Special Conditions**
- Some out of hours work may be required.

**Diversity & Inclusion**

**Applications close**: 28/04/2025 11:59 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.