Assistant Commissioner, Policy

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

**Salary**: $138,631 - $162,076

**Grade**:VPS 6

**Occupation**:Governance and risk management

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

**Reference**:VG/OVIC/OVIC/1873927

The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) is an independent integrity agency with combined oversight of information access, information privacy, and information security.

The Assistant Commissioner, Policy is a senior position that contributes to the achievement of OVIC’s strategic goals. The Assistant Commissioner, Policy works closely with the Information Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other Assistant Commissioners to shape OVIC’s policy positions in relation to information privacy and access to information.
If you have a strong commitment to integrity and want to help shape the future of information rights in Victoria, we would like to hear from you.
**Assistant Commissioner, Policy - Fixed term (up to 12 months) full time - flexible**

**$138,631 - $162,076 plus superannuation**

An exciting opportunity exists to take up a 12-month role at Victoria's information integrity agency. The Assistant Commissioner, Policy is responsible for shaping OVIC's policy positions in relation to information privacy and access to information. The Assistant Commissioner, Policy leads the Policy team in:

- preparing written guidance for the Victorian public sector, consulting with stakeholders where required
- writing submissions to public consultations and Parliamentary Inquiries on matters that impact information rights
- consulting with Victorian public sector agencies on their programs and legislation with a privacy impact
- undertaking research and developing policy proposals for the Information Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners
- contributing to a variety of stakeholder engagement activities.
- The Assistant Commissioner, Policy works closely with colleagues across OVIC, including the Information Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners and other senior managers. The Assistant Commissioner, Policy also participates in national and international networks of other information integrity agencies to share knowledge and experiences.

**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** (in reference to citizenship requirements surrounding a security clearance), as such Permanent Residents and holders of a valid work permit or visa are ineligible to apply.

**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 home.

**Applications close 25/07/2025**

**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 25 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 11 July 2025