Senior Specialist

As part of a highly skilled team of Cyber Security professionals, the role will provide specialised cyber security expertise, advice and support to enable the safe delivery of clinical care to Queenslanders. Specifically, it will require the successful candidate to draw upon their broad knowledge, skills and experience in Information Technology and Cyber Security.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the conduct of Cyber Security Risk assessments on new threats and vulnerabilities through the provision of comprehensive subject matter analysis, advice, and support of complex ICT systems within a healthcare setting. This includes presenting findings and treatment options to customers.
• Assist with the provision of high-level Information Security advice and consulting services on Information Communications Technology network and infrastructure matters and secure design review.
• Undertake risk assessment on a day-to-day basis and manage risk advisory operational ticket flows. Respond to customer enquiries while building customer-facing risk pattern libraries, FAQ to drive secure by design principles within the organisation.

How you will be assessed

• Demonstrated experience in working on Cyber Security risk assessments of complex ICT systems and infrastructure in large geographically dispersed service delivery organisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the major trends, strategic directions and legislative and governance frameworks related to information security, with the capacity to successfully adopt them in the healthcare environment.
• Well-developed research, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills including the proven capacity to initiate appropriate strategic and operational responses to key issues affecting the enterprise

Specific Working Conditions

• While not mandatory, any relevant qualification in Information Security or Cyber Security would be highly regarded including any previous experience in senior ICT operations and/or operational security roles relating to the performing of Cyber Security Risk advice and assessments.
• This position may be required to work at different Queensland Health sites.
• This role is office based in Fortitude Valley.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• 38 hour full time work week
• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.