Privacy and Information Law Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $103,920 - $125,735

Occupation: Legal

Reference: VG/EPA/LEGAL/1683220

As Victoria's environmental regulator, we set and enforce environmental standards to help ensure all Victorians can enjoy clean air, healthy waterways and pollutant-free land.

To achieve the best possible environmental outcomes for Victoria, we're increasingly shifting our focus from minimising the effects of environmental harm, to preventing it from happening in the first place.

To help us achieve this, we're now recruiting. By working at EPA you can enjoy a meaningful career with great work-life balance, while building a better future for our environment.

**Privacy and Information Law Lead, Legal Branch**
- $103,920 to $125,735 salary range
- Hybrid working options
- 200 Victoria Street Carlton

**About the organisation**

As Victoria's environment regulator, we set and implement environmental standards to help ensure all Victorians can enjoy clean air, healthy waterways and pollutant-free land.

**Benefits of working with the EPA**:

- Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health
- A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with many career pathways
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options

**About the role**

Reporting to the Principal Solicitor - Commercial & Corporate, the Privacy and Information Law Lead is responsible for maintaining, reviewing and supporting the ongoing operation of EPA's Privacy Management Framework. You will provide expert legal advice on privacy and data protection and information sharing matters across EPA to ensure compliance with, and management of, privacy obligations, issues and risks. The position requires agility to undertake broader legal work as EPA's demands and priorities require. You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity, fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

**About you**
- You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the ongoing operation of EPA's Privacy Management Framework, as well as providing legal advice on privacy and data protection and information sharing matters across EPA
- You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity

**How to apply**

Click the ”Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications close **5 January.**

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and gender identities.

EPA Victoria is a Child Safe organisation with a strong commitment to physical, cultural, and emotional safety of all children including those with diversity of ability, culture, identity, and linguistic background.

Please note:

- You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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