Assistant Directors

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Finance Full time

Governance & Resource Management Group / The Office of the National Data Commissioner
- Executive Level 1 ($122,240 - $148,030) | Ongoing | Full-time & Part-time
- Canberra, ACT

**ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL DATA COMMISSIONER (ONDC)**

The _Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022_ establishes a new, best practice scheme for sharing Australian Government data - the DATA Scheme. The DATA Scheme is underpinned by strong safeguards and consistent, efficient processes. It is focused on increasing the availability and use of Australian Government data to deliver government services that are simple, effective and respectful, inform better government policies and programs, and support world-leading research and development.

The National Data Commissioner is the regulator of the DATA Scheme and provides advice and guidance about its operation. The National Data Commissioner also delivers education and support for best practice data handling and sharing.

The ONDC is an inclusive and diverse team, and we pride ourselves on supporting one another to deliver high quality products and outcomes for the Minister, National Data Commissioner, and the Australian public. Over 50 percent of our staff have caring responsibilities, and we are committed to helping staff achieve work life balance. We enjoy working hard and celebrating our successes together as a team. We endeavour to bring out the best in each other and recognise that everyone has different strengths. We are dedicated to supporting and celebrating those from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse colleagues, those with disability and/or neurodiversity, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We support a range of flexible work arrangements.

For more information about the ONDC, please see:
About us - About the ONDC | Office of the National Data Commissioner

**ABOUT THE** OPPORTUNITY**

The National Data Commissioner is the regulator of the DATA Scheme and provides advice and guidance about its operation. The National Data Commissioner also delivers education and support for best practice data handling and sharing. As part of the ONDC, you will work closely with partners within and outside the APS to help shape new opportunities to safely, and securely share Australian Government data for public benefit. This includes the opportunity to work with Commonwealth, and State and territory government bodies as well as Australian universities.

1. Compliance, regulation, education and policy

2. Accreditation to the Data Availability and Transparency Scheme

Compliance, regulation, education and policy
The compliance, regulation, education and policy stream is central to the National Data Commissioner’s advice and guidance function. We’re entrusted with engaging with and providing advice to entities about prospective data sharing opportunities and regulating the Scheme. Your role will be pivotal in fostering partnerships within and outside of government, and building understanding of the operation of the DATA Scheme. You’ll work collaboratively across teams in the ONDC to provide seamless and holistic advice to stakeholders.

Accreditation
Accreditation serves as a gateway into the DATA Scheme, and ensures eligible entities are capable
- Data management and governance policies and practices
- Ability to minimise the risk of authorised access, sharing or loss of data; and
- The skills and capability of their staff.
- Documenting and writing up the assessment for decision by the National Data Commissioner.

**DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION**

For detailed information about these roles, including the job specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.

**ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES**
- Under section 22(8) of the _Public Service Act 1999_, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
- Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain, or continue to hold the required security clearance level for the role as indicated in the downloadable job pack. All Finance staff are required to have a minimum baseline security clearance prior to commencement.

**CONTACT INFORMATION**
- For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack.

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