Head of Technology, Cyber Security & AI Strategy

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health seeks an Associate Director – Technology, Cyber Security & AI for the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Based in Adelaide, this executive role drives cyber security, digital health strategy and AI adoption to protect patient care and enable responsible innovation.

The role reports to the Director and requires strategic leadership in complex health environments, with a strong track record of transformational technology initiatives and governance at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, cyber security, AI, or related discipline.
• Experience leading technology, cyber security and AI initiatives in complex health environments.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical plans with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SALHN Technology Strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Increase Cyber Security Maturity through governance and security measures.
• Lead AI Framework and Strategy to enable innovation and improve patient outcomes.
• Develop and oversee cyber security roadmap while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead risk management and audits for technology and digital health projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to mitigate cyber threats.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cyber security

AI strategy

Digital health

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT / cyber security / AI

Job description

SA Health seeks an Associate Director – Technology, Cyber Security & AI for the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Based in Adelaide, this executive role drives cyber security, digital health strategy and AI adoption to protect patient care and enable responsible innovation.

The role reports to the Director and requires strategic leadership in complex health environments, with a strong track record of transformational technology initiatives and governance at senior levels.