Assistant Commissioner, Privacy

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is looking for an inspiring and driven leader to step into the role of Assistant Commissioner, Privacy. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact by championing initiatives that enhance accountability and privacy across Queensland's public sector. In this key position, you will lead and support a team of privacy professionals to deliver strategic and operational outcomes, while advancing privacy awareness, education, and compliance. Working closely with stakeholders, you will lead efforts to promote open government and safeguard personal information within the public service. If you can lead in a complex environment and build enduring relationships, make insightful decisions, and demonstrate sound governance, we encourage you to apply.

The OIC is an independent statutory body with powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) to promote and regulate access to government-held information and protect people's personal information held by the public sector.

Our purpose, is to promote and independently uphold information access and privacy rights. We facilitate greater and easier public access to government-held information and assist agencies understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard the personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament.

• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance once successfully onboarded and approved
• A highly supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters team success
• An opportunity to join a passionate, engaged, and high-performing organisation with a vital integrity role.

The role involves providing high-level strategic and authoritative advice on complex and emerging legislative and policy issues to the OIC executive leadership team. A key focus is on delivering timely and expert guidance to ensure informed decision-making on critical privacy matters. Additionally, the position requires establishing and maintaining effective networks with senior stakeholders across all levels of government and within OIC's jurisdiction to drive key initiatives and projects.

As a leader, you will supervise, mentor, and develop a team responsible for implementing a proactive privacy regulatory program. This includes overseeing a fair and efficient complaint mediation service, managing assessments under the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You will also proactively identify and respond to complex issues arising from privacy complaints and breaches, providing clear and comprehensive briefings.

The role requires conducting high-level research, including legal analysis, to identify risks and develop options. You will prepare submissions, briefings, reports, and correspondence on complex legislative and policy issues related to information privacy. Furthermore, you will exercise delegated powers under the IP Act and undertake additional duties as required by the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner.

This is a permanent, full-time position located at the OIC office in Brisbane City. For all key responsibilities and core capabilities, please see the attached role description.

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information:

• A two-page statement addressing your experience relevant to the key role responsibilities and core capabilities of the role and your motivation to join OIC.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor
• Details of any visa conditions if you are not an Australian citizen or do not have permanent residency status.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the OIC. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

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