Aso7 Principal, Cyber Security/aso8 Manager, Cyber

**Department of State Development**
**Job reference**: 625733
**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE
**Job status**: Ongoing
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About us**:
The Department of State Development (DSD) is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth.

Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities.

Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

As a newly created agency, we are recruiting across several different roles to help drive our state forward, and we want you to join us on this journey.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit: Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

**About The Role**

The Critical Technologies Team leads the development of policies, programs and initiatives to increase the state’s research and development capability and capacity in critical technologies (including artificial intelligence, machine learning, photonics, quantum technologies) and that facilitates industry awareness and adoption. The Team also leads the development and delivery of the Cyber Security Industry Development Workplan.

As the Principal or Manager, Cyber Security Industry Development, you will be responsible for implementing and coordinating programs, projects and services which facilitate growth of the cyber security industry in South Australia and foster collaboration between Government, industry and academia.

The role is responsible for developing and implementing forward thinking, responsive and adaptable strategies for the cyber security industry and delivering key initiatives from the Cyber Security Industry Development Workplan, ensuring alignment to the national 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy.

**Key Competencies**:

- Extensive and contemporary knowledge of cyber security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities and economic growth opportunities for South Australia’s cyber security industry.
- Knowledge of government policy development, governance, decision-making, management and accountability systems and processes.
- Experience strategically leading and managing the development, delivery and evaluation of programs, projects and services which engage and promote innovation and growth within the cyber security industry.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of high-quality industry engagement and development initiatives and in the provision of a responsive, client-centred approach to the resolution of issues with internal and external stakeholders.

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary

ASO7 ($108,109 min - $116,864 max pa) plus superannuation

ASO8 ($121,107min - $125,679 max pa) plus superannuation

Please note: This role is being offered at the ASO7 or ASO8 level. The successful applicant will be appointed at either classification commensurate to knowledge, skills and experience held.

**Benefits**:
Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

- A variety of leave arrangements
- Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.
- Access to great customised training and career development opportunities

**Qualifications**:

- **Essential**: Nil
- **Desirable**: Technical cyber security credentials and/or an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline of science, research, technology or management.

**Special Conditions**:

- The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing
- Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.

**Enquiries**:
**How to Apply**:
Applicants are required to submit the following:

- Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)
- Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)
- 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.
- Pre-employment Declaration Form - find the attachment on the job advert.

**Applications close**: 03/11/2024 11:00 PM