Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner Full time

OVIC is an independent integrity agency with oversight of freedom of information, privacy, and information security for the Victorian public sector. We protect information privacy rights, oversee access to information, advise on lawful information sharing, and promote effective information security.
The Policy Officer works collaboratively within the Policy team to promote privacy best practice under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and shape the Victorian public sector's approach to information access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
You will have a strong interest in privacy, government transparency, and information sharing, and a desire to influence how government manages public sector information.
Your day to day work will involve developing resources, reviewing government policy and legislation, preparing submissions to consultations, managing the Victorian Privacy Network, and assisting with stakeholder engagement activities.
Security cleared position

**Important Information**:
OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the OVIC's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic).
Therefore, there is a requirement that all OVIC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with OVIC you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19. Acceptable evidence includes:
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- COVID-19 digital certificate (available via your myGov account)
- Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account) or
- Your exemption recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register (available via your myGov account).
- Resume;
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your interest in the role and addressing the key selection criteria.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 22 January 2023.

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