Principal Cyber Security Specialist

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Flexible work options

Mental health programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Specialist– Major Capital (Digital) to spearhead risk mitigation for the Ipswich Hospital Expansion Program Stage 2. You will identify technical vulnerabilities, plan treatments to reduce risk, and implement mitigations across diverse ICT environments.

Working with the Manager Information Security and the Major Capital Project Director, you will monitor controls, lead technical incident management, and participate in on-call rotations,

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity for healthcare or large organisations.
• Knowledge of incident response and IT security controls.
• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call roster.
• Commitment to vaccination requirements as directed.

Responsibilities

• Identify technical vulnerabilities across ICT environments.
• Plan treatments to mitigate risks and implement mitigations.
• Monitor technical controls and lead the technical incident management response.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident management

Risk assessment

Vulnerability assessment

Job description

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the healthcare sector. Working with the Manager Information Security and the Major Capital Project Director, the Principal Cyber Security Specialist– Major Capital (Digital) will identify technical vulnerabilities, plan treatments to mitigate risks and then implement the mitigations. The role requires knowledge across a variety of ICT environments and will monitor the technical controls as well as leading the technical incident management response, as applicable for the Ipswich Hospital Expansion Program Stage 2 (IHES2).

About You

Please refer to the “About you” section in the attached role description.

Mandatory Requirements

• Participate in a 24/7 On Call Roster (including over weekends and public holidays).
• It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against the following vaccine preventable diseases during their employment as required by Health Employment Directive No. 01/16

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.