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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 providing strategic 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, Allison.Delaine@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 8 November 2026

Attachments:

• Associate Director, Technology, Cyber Security & AI- Role Description
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• 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. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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