Associate Director- Technology, Cyber Security & AI

SA Health; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 138.000 - 169.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary sacrifice benefits

Descripción de la vacante

SA Health seeks an Associate Director- Technology, Cyber Security & AI to lead cyber security, digital strategy and AI adoption across SALHN. Based in Adelaide's south, you will influence executive decisions to protect health infrastructure and drive responsible use of emerging technologies for improved patient care.

You will report to the Director and oversee strategic initiatives, governance, and risk management, guiding teams through complex, regulated environments with a focus on

Formación

• Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and direction in technology initiatives.
• Experience planning and implementing cyber security and AI strategies in regulated health environments.
• Strong leadership skills to guide senior teams through change and digital transformation.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and deliver innovative, business-focused solutions.
• Experience managing ICT infrastructure and digital health systems.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver the SALHN Technology Strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead the uplift of SALHN's Cyber Security Maturity with governance and advanced security measures.
• Shape and implement SALHN's AI Framework and Strategy to enable patient outcomes.
• Develop and oversee SALHN's cyber security roadmap in line with SA Health standards.
• Lead risk management and audits for technology and digital health projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to mitigate cyber threats.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Digital transformation

Cyber security

AI strategy

Stakeholder influence

Educación

Tertiary qualification in information technology, cyber security, AI, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Associate Director- Technology, Cyber Security & AI

Job no: 954471
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Corporate Services, Information/Communication Technology, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – SALHN Digital Health
• Salary $153,887 p.a. (Pro Rata) SS/SM2 | Full Time, Ongoing Position

Associate Director – Technology, Cyber Security & AI | SALHN

SALHN is looking for an experienced technology leader to take the reins of cyber security, digital strategy, and AI adoption. In this ongoing, full-time role based in Adelaide's south, you will work at executive level to protect critical health infrastructure and guide the responsible implementation of emerging technologies that directly support patient care. If you bring senior experience in technology leadership within complex, regulated environments and want your work to have genuine community impact, this is a role worth exploring.

About the role:

Reporting to the Director, this role is responsible for providingstrategic leadership and oversight of technology, cyber security, and AI initiatives across SALHN, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.

Duties for the role will include:

• Deliver the SALHN Technology Strategy to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and future digital health priorities,
• Drive the uplift of SALHN's Cyber Security Maturity through strategic planning, governance, and implementation of advanced security measures,
• Provide leadership in shaping and implementing SALHN's Artificial Intelligence Framework and Strategy to enable innovation and improved patient outcomes,
• Develop and oversee SALHN's cyber security roadmap, ensuring compliance with SA Health and national security standards,
• Lead risk management and audit processes for all technology and digital health projects, providing assurance to executive leadership,
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to mitigate cyber threats and enhance organisational resilience

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, cyber security, AI, or related discipline,
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and direction, planning and implementing initiatives that align with SALHN's technology, cyber security, and AI strategies within a complex health environment,
• Proven capacity to think and act strategically, analyse complex problems, and deliver innovative, business-focused solutions that support organisational transformation and improved patient outcomes,
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate senior teams and stakeholders to achieve objectives in a climate of significant change and digital transformation,
• Demonstrated experience in providing positive leadership in a senior health management role in an organisation in a climate of reform and continuing change, with demonstrated success in increasing the effectiveness and accountability of the organisation,
• Proven success in leading technology and cyber security programs, preferably in health,
• Experience in managing ICT infrastructure and digital health systems,
• Experience in implementing AI-driven solutions for operational and clinical improvements

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Allison Delaine, Project Officer, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date:

11.55 pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Attachments:

• Associate Director, Technology, Cyber Security & AI- Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 954471

Advertised: 26 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time