Privacy and Data Law Specialist

3 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Victoria Legal Aid Full time

Full time ongoing position up to 24 months
- Salary based on experience, range: $123,625-$157,340 plus super
- Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model

**About the role**: The Privacy and Data Law Specialist, based in the Internal Legal Services team, Office of the CEO, will be responsible for overseeing Victoria Legal Aid's (VLA) compliance with public sector privacy obligations. This role involves providing high-level internal guidance and support in relation to data security measures and privacy compliance. Key areas of emphasis include the evaluation of agreements with external service providers, the implementation of information retention and disposal policies, the establishment of information and cyber security measures, the coordination of privacy assurance efforts, and the creation of educational and promotional campaigns.
This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country.
- High level knowledge of privacy principles and state and federal legislative requirements.
- The ability to provide high quality strategic advice regarding information security and privacy compliance in a public sector organisational context.
- Significant experience in drafting and reviewing privacy clauses in contracts and agreements.
- the ability to quickly identify risks and provide specialist legal advice in relation to information security and privacy for projects and service design and development.
- Experience in the provision of complex legal services in privacy law, information and data security.
- Experience in information security and data security (desirable).
- A current Australian practising certificate which entitles you to practise in Victoria as a government legal practitioner (mandatory).

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

**Employee benefits**:

- Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements.
- Hybrid work from home & office model.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing.
- Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost).
- Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office).

**How to apply**: To be considered for this role, please submit a current resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (listed within the file attachments).
Applications close by 11.59pm on Tuesday 11 June 2024.
VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.

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