Manager Right to Information and Privacy

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**About us
At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the Government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.

How you'll contribute

In this varied and intellectually stimulating role, you'll make your mark by:

- Providing expert advice on a range of RTI and privacy obligations, including handling personal information and matters arising from the commencement of the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (IPOLA).
- Effectively managing privacy complaints made under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) and reported breaches of the IP Act to achieve best outcomes for internal and external clients.
- Driving programs to prepare the department for the implementation and ongoing impact of the changes introduced by IPOLA.

What you'll bring to the role

In this role, you'll draw on your prior experience as both a team leader and an RTI and IP decision-maker to lead, develop and coach a team of RTI and IP practitioners to:

- make and supervise the making of defensible, reviewable, decisions under the RTI and IP Acts
- ensure capacity and capability in the department to deliver expert advice and sound RTI and IP decision making.

A tertiary qualification in law, business or a related disciple will be highly regarded.

What we can offer you
As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply
Please provide a tailored resume, highlighting your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement, and a statement of no more than two pages explaining why you would like to work for us, what personal qualities you will bring to the role and a brief overview of your relevant skills and experience.

DPC is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/611949/24

Closing Date: Friday, 10 January 2025
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