Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $113,022 - $124,884

**Grade**:VPS 5

**Occupation**:Governance and risk management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/OVIC/1881023
- The Principal Policy Officer has a strong interest in information rights, including public access to information, information management, information sharing, privacy, technology, policy and law. This senior position requires a strong knowledge of the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act); written and oral communication skills; research experience; and strong analytical, legal and policy analysis skills. A relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in the workings of government, freedom of information, privacy, and information management are highly desirable.

The Principal Policy Officer works to shape the Victorian public sector's approach to public access to information under the FOI Act and promote an understanding of the Information Privacy Principles under the PDP Act. This includes conducting research and preparing guidance materials for the public and the Victorian public sector, providing advice on government initiatives, reviewing draft legislation and program proposals, preparing submissions to public consultations and parliamentary Inquiries, and assisting with the preparation and delivery of presentations.

**Security cleared position**:

- Due to the nature of OVIC's work, you must successfully obtain and maintain a **Negative Vetting Level 1** security clearance following your appointment and be an **Australian citizen**.

**How to apply**
- your **CV**; and
- completed **Application form**.

**Important Information**
- OVIC is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the OVIC's obligations under the _Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004_ (Vic).

Therefore, OVIC strongly recommends that all OVIC employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.

Applications close Midnight 05/09/2025

**Other relevant information**:

- OVIC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such OVIC offers Reasonable Adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.
- OVIC is committed to maintaining the privacy of personal information. The recruitment process and all matters relating to it are treated in the strictest confidence. Personal information received during the recruitment process will be managed in accordance with the _Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014_.

- Applications close Friday 5 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 22 August 2025

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