Privacy Project Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Quality Assurance Services

Job title Privacy Project Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 48523 RTF Closing 03/09/2025

Contact officer Anna Collins, A/ Director at

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go

to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Conduct privacy impact assessments and provide expert advice on information privacy management across the department and

government schools to ensure compliance with the Information Act 2002 (NT), Information Privacy Principles and other relevant

legislations, regulations or standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Complete privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and privacy information statements on digital applications used across the

department and government schools.

2. Provide support, guidance and advice on privacy including risks assessments and proposed strategies to address risks and the

implementation of PIA recommendations.

1. Undertake research and participate in internal and external forums to inform privacy impact assessment, risk identification and

management and policy development.

4. Assist the development, implementation and promotion of policies, guidelines, information statements, and training across the

department and government schools on privacy and data management.

5. Provide support across the department and government schools on management of data security breaches.

6. Support the Senior Privacy Manager in handling complex privacy matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound knowledge and understanding of privacy legislation including the Information Act 2002 (NT), Information Privacy

Principles, Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and information security standards.

2. Proven ability to interpret legislative obligations and a strong track record in leading end-to-end PIAs, including scoping,

consultation, drafting, and developing risk treatment strategies.

3. Familiarity with the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme and demonstrated experience in managing and advising on data security

breaches from detection and triage to reporting, containment, and post-incident review.

4. Demonstrated discretion, sound judgement, and time management with the ability to operate effectively in multi-stakeholder,

high-trust environments.

5. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated competence in conducting and synthesising research and stakeholder input into clear,

practical policies, guidelines, and training materials.

6. Strong interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, including ability to build and maintain good working

relationships with stakeholders, and experience in explaining complex privacy requirements to both technical and non-technical

audiences, including school staff and senior executives.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline e.g. information management, business, education, legal or another related field.

2. Experience in Microsoft office tools, and data processing technologies, systems and applications.

Further information

The recommended applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal

history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. The successful applicant will be

required to have a current Working with Children Clearance or have the ability to obtain.