Information Security Officer , Queensland Health

The Information Communication and Technology team at the Mackay Base Hospital is looking for an Information Communication and Technology to join their team on a permanent basis.
Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides a public healthcare service to a population of more than 182,000 across the Mackay Region, Whitsundays and Hinterland. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/541400
Closing date 22-Feb-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Jayde Pedley - Director
Contact details 07 4885 6400
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Your opportunity
You will guide Mackay HHS to adopt a continuous, proactive approach to the assessment, implementation and review of our Information Security risks and controls in the context of evolving security threats and vulnerabilities and develop a mature, comprehensive approach to Information Security across our whole IM/Information Communication and Technology environment.
You will provide specialist expertise and guidance in relation to Information Security in the context of the Mackay HHS IM/ Information Communication and Technology environment; ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards; assess potential threats, vulnerabilities and risks; lead the design and implementation of appropriate controls, processes and technical solutions; investigate and respond to security incidents at an operational level.
About the Team
The Information Communication and Technology Department is a team of predominantly technical staff working closely with the Digital and Information Management teams to provide advice and support to optimise patient care through the use of a contemporary Health Care environment.
has six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Benefits of working for Mackay HHS

• Remuneration - Competitive packages with salary packaging options available.
• Superannuation - Up to 12.75% employer contribution.
• Annual leave loading - 17.5%.
• Employee assistance and peer support programs - Supporting our staff through difficult times.
• Wellbeing programs - Variety of initiatives available to suit all interests and lifestyles.

How to apply
For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Mandatory vaccination requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, vaccine preventable diseases Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B.

For more information on your vaccination requirements should you be the successful applicant for this role, please refer to the .
Further information
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Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).
Documents
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description