History Trust of South Australia

Job reference: 864188

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why Join the History Trust of South Australia?

The History Trust connects people with the stories that shape our state. We put history to work, helping South Australians understand the past and make better decisions about the future. Through our collections, museums, events and education programs, we use history as a training ground for thinking about the impacts of the choices we make. Joining the History Trust means contributing to work that strengthens learning, civic life and community understanding across South Australia.

Benefits of Working with Us

Looking for a role that combines a deeper purpose with your skills? At the History Trust of South Australia, we do things a little differently. We leap at opportunities and create our own, and we practise what we preach by giving people the space to test ideas, learn, and keep improving.

We welcome ambition and, most of all, gumption, the resourcefulness, creativity and tenacity needed to get things done. This is a role suited to someone who enjoys variety, initiative, and developing practical solutions. Alongside meaningful work, you will find a cooperative culture and flexible working arrangements where possible.

The Opportunity The Cyber Security Officer provides the day-to-day operational coordination, assurance and improvement capability required to protect HTSA information, systems, websites, cloud services, and public-facing digital services. The role translates cyber security policies and risk decisions into practical controls, evidence, remediation activity, staff guidance, and incident readiness.

Reporting to the Manager, Digital, who retains responsibility for cyber security governance, risk management, strategic priorities and SACSF/SAPSF attestation,



the Cyber Security Officer works closely with the broader Digital team, managed service providers, application vendors and business system owners.

HTSA operates a broad digital environment spanning Microsoft 365 and identity services, enterprise and museum-specific applications, websites, visitor-facing platforms, museum interactives, endpoint devices, infrastructure and managed services. Cyber security responsibilities currently sit across leadership and technical roles. This position creates a clear operational focal point while retaining control of ownership with the team members who administer the relevant systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop, maintain and implement cyber security standards, procedures, and associated plans and programs in accordance with approved policies and frameworks.
- Undertake cyber risk assessments, support the development and implementation of risk treatments, contribute to assurance activities, and provide sound advice and recommendations to mitigate security risk.
- Undertake supplier cyber risk assessments and due diligence, support security activities in procurement and contract management activities and provide ongoing assurance reviews and issue resolution of applications.
- Support the practical implementation of cyber security controls and solutions, including secure configuration, operation and assurance of platforms and applications, including documentation and validation activities.
- Analyse vulnerability and threat information, prioritise findings using risk-based approaches,



implement and/or coordinate remediation activities, track and monitor progress and escalate overdue or high-risk items.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification or industry certification in cyber security, information technology, cyber risk, cyber audit or related discipline.

Special Conditions

- A satisfactory Department of Human Services Working with Children Check. A renewal will be required every 5 years.
- Out of hours work may be required, interstate travel may be required, and intrastate travel will be required.
- This role is based in the Adelaide CBD, at the HTSA administrative headquarters.
- Depending on work requirements the incumbent may be transferred to other locations across the History Trust to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities either on a permanent or temporary basis subject to relevant provisions of the Public Sector Act2009 for Public Sector employees.

To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit the following:
- CV or Resume
- Cover Letter (maximum of 2 pages) addressing the criteria relating to the Key Accountabilities in the Role Description
- Pre-Employment Declaration

Applicants should include the name, address and contact number of three (3) current referees. Applications must be submitted via iworkforsa. Please see the attachments for more information about the role and how to apply.

Classification

ASO5 - Administration Services Officer

Salary Range

$92,122 - $102,456 p.a. (Plus 12% Superannuation p.a.)

Duration

Up to 12 months

This position is offered on an initial 12-month contract, with potential for extension as the role and program continue to develop, in line with organisational priorities.

Enquiries to

Mitra Bhar

Manager Digital

Email: [email protected]

Applications close: 25/11/2026 11:00 PM

📌 Cyber Security Officer (Adelaide)
🏢 Government Of South Australia
📍 Adelaide