Director, Right to Information and Privacy

16 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

Have a passion for Right to Information and Privacy (RTI&P) and looking for your next leadership opportunity? Apply for a once in a career opportunity as the head of our RTI&P unit.

The role provides strategic leadership and leads the management of RTI applications to the department, the Office of the Premier and the department's portfolio bodies under the Right to Information Act 2009. As the department's lead privacy adviser, the role oversees privacy activities and drives the department's ongoing implementation of changes introduced by the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023.

You will use your exceptional judgement skills, understanding of how government works and first-hand experience with, and expert knowledge of, RTI and IP legislation and relevant case law, to sensitively navigate advice to and consultation with clients & stakeholders.

About Us

Governance and Integrity provides policy and operational advice and support to the Premier, Director-General, and where relevant, all government departments. These responsibilities include administering the department's responsibilities under the RTI Act and the IP Act .

How you'll contribute

In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you'll make your mark by:

  • Leading the management of RTI applications for the department, the Office of the Premier and the department's portfolio bodies
  • Providing strategic leadership and expert advice on RTI and IP obligations
  • Overseeing the department's privacy activities, including privacy complaints under the IP Act and reported breaches of the IP Act
  • Driving the department's ongoing implementation of changes introduced by the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 .

What you'll bring to the role

We are looking for an experienced RTI&P leader who can expertly navigate the sensitivities and complexities associated with managing RTI applications for a central agency. You will use exceptional judgement and communication skills to work collaboratively and cooperatively with clients, departmental staff, stakeholders and the public.

You'll Draw On Your Prior Experience As a Team Leader And An RTI Decision-maker And Your Expert Working Knowledge Of The Systems Of Government And Government Processes To Lead, Develop And Coach a Team Of RTI Practitioners To
  • make and supervise the making of defensible, reviewable decisions under the RTI Act
  • ensure capacity and capability in the department to deliver expert advice and sound RTI decision making.

What we can offer you

As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

How to apply

To apply, please provide a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement, and a statement of no more than one page outlining your experience and clearly stating what you could bring to this role at DPC.

Further information

Role

DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community. In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:
  • Bold but faithful
  • Get it done
  • Back the facts
  • Listen and lead
  • Lift each other up.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Kerri Neuendorf, Director, Governance and Constitutional Services on 3003 9414.

For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process are available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual

requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/655326/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Occupational group Justice & Legal
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