Department for Housing and Urban Development Job reference: 846767 Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Who are we: Our department’s primary objective is the delivery of homes and housing options for South Australians. In response to the national housing crisis, we are committed to accelerating the build of a diverse range of housing options. We strive to find solutions to the urgent demand for housing security. Our mission focuses on coordinating various portfolios related to housing, housing infrastructure, urban development, and planning. By ensuring sound decisions and efficient management, we strive to create sustainable, well-planned communities offering safe and affordable housing options. Join us in our endeavour to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time and make a tangible difference in the lives of our community. The Role: The Cyber Security Analyst - GRC works under the guidance of the CIO and specialist cyber security mentors, as well as other functional managers and senior colleagues in the Information and Technology (I&T) Directorate, to undertake many of the important day-to-day aspects associated with the ongoing Cyber Security Program. They proactively contribute to the scoping and delivery of the program of work and are involved in monitoring and helping facilitate progress against planned activities, both in terms of specific initiatives and business-as-usual tasks such as alert monitoring, register maintenance and recurrent calendar-driven actions. You will hold the following responsibilities: Support DHUD in the pursuit of Department-specific and whole-of-government cyber security initiatives. Undertake research to contribute to initiatives and cyber security resilience. Evaluate and periodically review cyber security risks , and assist in risk management planning and reporting. Provide assurance and advice to maintain and enhance the quality of the Information Asset Register. Support audits, compliance assessments and gap analyses. About You: To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate experience across the following key capabilities: Sound knowledge of good practice GRC activities and industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST and/or SACSF Competence and confidence in using a range of cyber security and technical administration focussed technology products in a complex, formally administered environment Ability to collaboratively conduct cyber security related risk and compliance assessments, and to provide succinct and well-justified recommendations on the basis of those assessments. Demonstrates attention to detail and professional tenacity to contribute to improvements in how corporate and governance processes work. Desirable Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Law, Public Policy and Administration, National/International Security or related fields. Special Conditions Successful applicants may be required to obtain a satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check prior to employment. A renewal will be required every 3 years. Remuneration: ASO4 – $79,432 min – $83,266 max plus superannuation. Enquiries: For all confidential enquiries, please contact Shannon Broughton, Chief Information Officer at sa.gov.au Application Instructions: All applications must be submitted online. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 pages), outlining your skills and experience in relation to the key capabilities outlined in the role statement, a current CV and the contact information of three referees including your current line manager. All applicants must complete a ‘Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector’ form. Applications close: 04/06/2026 6:00 PM Attachments: - ASO4 - Cyber Security Analyst GRC - Role Statement.pdf - Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement 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.
