Foi and Privacy Officer

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

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

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Policy

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

**Reference**:VG/1375

Join the BPC in this exciting 2-year fixed term FOI and Privacy Officer opportunity
- We are seeking an experienced FOI and Privacy Officer who will be responsible for administering the VBA's Freedom of Information (FOI), Privacy and Data Protection functions and other duties as requested by the Manager, Corporate Governance. In addition to strong stakeholder management skills, the role has a solid understanding of the FOI and Privacy and Data Protection frameworks and will ensure that the VBA meets its obligations under the relevant legislation.

**To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate**:

- Relevant experience in Freedom of Information and Privacy.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking statutory compliance work within a client-focused environment acting for government, local government or statutory corporations, or performing FOI, Privacy and Data Protection related functions.
- Demonstrated experience in making rational and sound decisions based on the practical interpretation of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate and influence to achieve outcomes and proactively liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding FOI, Privacy and Data Protection policies and principles.

**About the BPC**
- The Building & Plumbing Commission (BPC) is Victoria's new regulator for building and plumbing.
- It brings together the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria (DBDRV), and the domestic building insurance function of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) into one organisation.
- Key functions related to building and plumbing regulation will come together under one roof, including registration, inspection and compliance, practitioner discipline, dispute resolution, and domestic building insurance. These services will now part of the BPC and will be fully integrated over the next 12 months.

**Commitment to Diversity**
- We celebrate the diversity of our workforce.
- We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments, please contact us using the details below.
- Flexible work arrangements are available we encourage you to discuss any preferences during the recruitment process.

**How to Apply**
- We require you to upload:

- an **up-to-date**:

- Please include a cover letter detailing why you are interested in the opportunity and highlighting the skills and experience relevant to the responsibilities of this position and the key selection criteria.
- Any other quals or licence if applicable

**Important information**

- Applications close Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 23 July 2025

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