Foi and Privacy Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

**Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer**
- _Salary: $95,102 - $107,905 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available._

**The Role**

Reporting to the Manager, Freedom of Information & Privacy, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (the FOI Act) and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (the Privacy Act). The role sits within the Public and Administrative Law Unit within the Legal and Legislation Branch.

The responsibilities of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer will include:

- Support departmental compliance with the FOI Act and Privacy Act by providing expert advice and support to staff in relation to complex FOI and privacy matters, including the handling of sensitive information.

**The Team**

The position of Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer forms a part of the Legal and Legislation branch within the Corporate Services group.

The Corporate Services Group actively supports Ministers and the Department's portfolio groups to create the conditions for sustainable economic development and employment growth. The Legal and Legislation Branch is the centralised provider of legal services to the Department. It supports the Department's strategic priorities by partnering with our client areas and delivering quality legal advice, dispute management, legislation development and commercial legal services.

**About You**
- Knowledge of the FOI Act and Privacy Act or experience and technical expertise in governance, compliance or administrative law.
- High-level organisational, planning and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills (including an eye for detail), with an ability to present, advocate and negotiate on complex issues with internal and external stakeholders of differing backgrounds and expertise.

**Further Information**

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at 23:59pm on 12 February 2025**.

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