Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer

5 months ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Premier & Cabinet Full time

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Office of the General Counsel Branch as a Freedom of Information & Privacy Officer at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
The Freedom of Information & Privacy Officer will work across the department to ensure compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDP Act), and support the overall functions of the FOI and Privacy team within DPC's Office of the General Counsel.
To be successful in the role you will have proven ability to establish and maintain relationships, demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, and the demonstrated ability to make sound decisions based on a consideration of facts.
About you
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise judgment and demonstrate decisiveness.
- Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills, including ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders.
- Proven ability to assess and make sense of large volumes of complex information, identifying key issues and details.
- Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
How to apply
- a resume; and
- a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

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