The Tasmanian Government exhibit headed back to Agfest for 2024 at Quercus Park from 2 – 4 May 2024.

This year TSS Digital Careers was included in Tasmanian Government precinct alongside NRE Tasmania and TFS and many more agencies.

The 2023 Tasmanian Edition of the ACS's Australia’s Digital Pulse was launched in March 2024 and is available here to download

The Sixth edition of Australia's Cyber Security Sector Competitivenes s Plan

AustCyber's SCP reveals 85,000 cyber security roles are required by 2030

AustCyber released the sixth edition of Australia's Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP).

The SCP is based on extensive industry consultation, research and economic analysis of the Australian cyber security sector.

It explores the state of the sector in 2023, its economic impact, and the crucial steps to solidify Australia's position as a global leader by 2030.

Key findings of a growing cyber security industry

The SCP shows the cyber security sector contributes significantly to the Australian economy, adding AU$6.9 billion to the country’s Gross Domestic Product and AU$3.99 billion in Gross Value Added.

This is fueled by over 315 domestic cyber security companies, half of whom actively export across the globe.

Threats facing Australia and the cyber security sector

As it stands, only 9% of Australian cyber security professionals view the industry as highly competitive internationally.

There are a number of critical challenges still for the sector to face:

• Skills gap: While 51,309 professionals hold dedicated cyber security roles, with over 12,500 unfilled job positions, our growing sector highlights a real need for investment in education, vocational training, and professional development.
• Diversity gap: Only 17% of the workforce is female, with even lower representation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (0.66%) and those with neurodivergence (7%).
• Cybercrime: With 94,000 reports in Australia during 2022-2023, the cost of cybercrime to businesses has increased by 14 percent, with small businesses facing an average financial loss of $46,000, medium businesses $97,200 and large businesses $71,600.

With this, overall, Australia's ranking in global cyber security competitiveness has declined. According to the IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2023, Australia is now 53rd for cyber security and 62nd for entrepreneurship.

Roadmap to 2030

The cyber security sector plays a critical role in safeguarding the Australian economy.

It is projected to increase the national Gross Added Value to AU$5.2 billion by 2030, an increase of AU$1.26 billion from 2023.

This will require an additional 85,000 dedicated roles (an increase of 66%) across nearly 500 domestic companies by 2030.

To achieve this ambitious target, the SCP highlights the need for Australia to improve its support for:

• cyber security startups and the commercialisation of their technology
• domestic procurement of cyber security products and services
• public-private partnerships to attract and upskill cyber security talent
• attracting investment into a rapidly maturing industry.

Without these initiatives, Australia remains at risk of losing skilled workers and technology to other markets with more opportunities and larger budgets.

Australia has the potential to be a global leader in cyber security

A robust and competitive Australian cyber security industry is crucial for the continued success of every sector in our economy.

The SCP provides a roadmap to address the skill and diversity gaps, support domestic companies through commercialisation and investment, and improve our resilience to cyber threats.

Through this, we can further fortify the competitiveness of Australia’s cyber security sector.

Read the full report here.

Read a summary of the report here.

Australia's Cyber Security Sector Competitiveness Plan Online Event Invitation

This event will feature an overview of the key findings of the report, as well as a deep dive into the actions Australia must take to remain globally competitive.

Panelists include:

• Jacqui Loustau – Founder and Executive Director, Australian Women in Security Network
• Kirstin McIntosh – VP Customer Success & Partnerships, CipherStash
• Tony Vizza – Executive Director, KordaMentha

The panel will be moderated by Linda Cavanagh.

See event registration page below:

Measuring, accelerating and sustaining Australia’s thriving cyber security sector - a deep dive into AustCyber’s new SCP | Humanitix

TAS BREAKFAST FORUM: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN HEALTHCARE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES, 23 MAY 2024

The ACHSM (Australasian College of Health Service Management) Vic/Tas branch will host a breakfast session in Hobart, Tasmania, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. The event will aim to explore how AI will reshape the healthcare landscape, highlighting both the potential benefits and the obstacles to its implementation.

Speakers at the session will discuss the various ways AI will be utilised in healthcare, including diagnostic support, personalised treatment plans, and administrative tasks automation. They will emphasise the potential of AI to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and reduce healthcare costs.

However, alongside these opportunities, the session will also address the challenges associated with AI adoption in healthcare. Concerns will be raised about data privacy and security, the need for robust regulation and governance frameworks, and the potential for AI to exacerbate existing healthcare inequalities.

Attendees will engage in lively discussions about the ethical implications of AI in healthcare, emphasising the importance of maintaining human oversight and accountability. They will also highlight the need for ongoing education and training to ensure healthcare professionals are equipped to leverage AI effectively and ethically.

We encourage whoever is interested in the topic of AI in Healthcare to join the ACHSM breakfast session that will provide valuable insights into the evolving role of AI in healthcare, emphasising the importance of thoughtful consideration and collaboration to harness its full potential while addressing its associated challenges.

Guest Panel:
Dr Mohamed Khalifa, Director of Studies – College of Health Sciences and Associate Dean of Scholarship and Research – Education Centre of Australia
Warren Prentice, Senior Executive - Australian Digital Health Agency
Pieter Walker, Principal and Lead consultant – Pieter Walker Consultancy PTY LTD
Associate Professor Sandeep Reddy, Director, MBA (Healthcare Management) – Deakin University

Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
Time: 7.00am to 9.00am 
Venue: Searson Buck, 6/85 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000

Registration fee inc GST
Single ACHSM Member Price $55
Single Non–Member Price $75

Program: 
7.00   Registration
7.00-7.30  Arrival tea & coffee + networking
7.30           Breakfast served
7.50           Introduction and Welcome to Country
7.55           Panel Presentation 
8.45           Q&A
9.00           Close

For more details, please visit the following link: TAS Breakfast Forum: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges, 23 May 2024 | Australasian College of Health Service Management (achsm.org.au)

TasICT Tapas & Technology Event - 23rd May 2024

Presented by
Cythera / Netskope / Druva

Join a panel of experts as we discuss a range of recent cyber incidents that have occurred, lessons learned from these engagements and how to prepare your business against cyber threats. This is a great chance to garner insights from the team at Cythera, Netskope and Druva whilst also giving back to your community.

Cyber Lawyer and former Pentagon Staffer, EJ Wise will host this panel discussion on recent IR Simulations. EJ will share her experience across numerous cyber incident engagements and provide oversight on your business obligations and recommendations for legal engagement during a cyber incident.

Thursday 23rd May
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Drysdale House, Collins Street, Hobart
Complimentary drinks and canapés will be served

Tickets are FREE, but registration is required for attendance and catering purposes. 

DOWNLOAD INFORMATION FLYER HERE

REGISTER HERE: TAPAS & TECH - 23 MAY 2024

TSS Digital Jobs

MAY 2024

Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC)

Service Manager - Networks (000257)

Natural Resource and Environment (NRE) Tasmania

Lead Software Developer (708294)

Business Analyst (709703)

Department of Health

Senior ICT Project Officer (Technical) - ICTS Rotating Project Group (529488)

IT Consultant (Enterprise Systems) (529552)

IT Officer (Service Centre) (513955)

Senior Technician (Client Services) (519717)

Department of Justice (DoJ)

Senior Business Analyst - Information Management (357858)

Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP)

IT Support Officer - Cyber Security - 978739

Senior IT Support Officer - Cyber Security - 978740

Team Lead – Systems Support and Development - Information Systems and Strategy - 500017

Department of Police Fire and Emergency Management (DPFEM)

005185 | Regional Technology Officer
Bushfire Technical Officer (005201)

ICT Infrastructure Specialist |001790

Senior Systems Administrator (004169)

Information Officer - Information Services (005061)

Tas Audit Office

Director Corporate Support and Strategy (356519)