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• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning & Performance – Procurement Supply Chain & Finance (PSCF)
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

The Department for Health and Wellbeing (DHW) Agency Security Adviser is accountable to the DHW Deputy Agency Security Executive, and responsible for leading the development and monitoring compliance with the South Australian Protective Security Framework (SAPSF) and for the provision of effective specialist security advice and, security emergency management to Agency Executive’s and DHW business units

The Agency Security Adviser will proactively provide DHW specialist advice on continuous improvement of security protection for workforce resources and assets including built infrastructure, ICT and Biomedical Equipment in light of increasing complexities of risk threats across the portfolio; will work closely with other directorates including the IT Security Adviser’s to ensure relative protective security requirements are imbedded in relevant systems, policies, and procedures. The Agency Security Adviser will be responsible for the development of relevant policies, procedures, and manuals, assessing trends and advising risks in ongoing incidents, reporting and training of staff with regards to their obligations under the Security framework including reporting through Safety Learning System. Furthermore, the ASA will be responsible of the obligations associated with the SAPSF and Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.

The Agency Security Adviser will provide expert advice, consultation and leadership and strategic engagement, and ensure efficient operational management in relation to corporate security for Department for Health and Wellbeing, encompassing the provision of:

1. Security Governance
2. Information Security
3. Personnel Security
4. Physical Security

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:  907125

Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A DHS Aged Care Sector Employment Screening is required for this position.
• A DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required for this position.
• A DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check is required for this position.
• A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) is required for this position.
• A Protective Security Clearance is required for this position.

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

PSCF People & Culture
Phone: (08) 8425 2600
E-mail: Health.PSCMStaffManagement@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Thursday, 03 July 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

• 907125 – Agency Security Adviser – PSCF – Role Description.pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines