Open Government Information and Privacy Advisor

Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 70380

**Open Government Information and Privacy Advisor**

**Clerk Grade 7/8**
- **Ongoing opportunity (35 hours per week)**:

- **Location: Parramatta with Flexible working arrangement**:

- **Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary from ($106,025 - $ $117,363) plus superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

Want to make a change for the better? Come work for a collaborative, dynamic, fun and friendly team in the Department’s Open Government, Information and Privacy team (OGIP). We value diversity and have a very multicultural team who love to participate in fun team activities.

Did you know that the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is Australia’s top public sector employer, and that OGIP is rated the best team in DCJ

OGIP is a high functioning group of people who are responsible for ensuring DCJ’s compliance with the _Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009_ (GIPA Act), the _Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act_ _1998_ (PPIP Act), as well as complying with subpoenas and statutory orders relating to the provision of information.

We offer very flexible work practices in a very supportive environment. On the job training will be provided.

**What you’ll do**

You will also:

- Respond to inquiries and provide expert advice on information release and privacy legislation, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Create and manage files and documents for efficient retrieval, supporting the production of key management reports.
- Represent the Department in internal reviews and provide training on legislative obligations.

**What we’re looking for**

Roles will require the following checks/ clearances:

- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
- Fingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing in the role.

Download the role description.

**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

**Applications close**:Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.