Senior Information Privacy Advisor

• Utilise your privacy and information management expertise to provide support and advice to the Technology Solutions and Data Security branch
• An Ongoing, Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.

Technology Solutions and Data Security is delivering the Data and Digital Reform Agenda, which focuses on meeting the department's data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes.

Technology Solutions and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded projects; and oversees the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.

The Information Privacy Unit (IPU) has overall privacy governance responsibility for the department. The role of the IPU is to create a privacy compliant culture, ensure compliance with key Victorian privacy legislation, provide subject matter expertise and support to stakeholders.

About the Role:

In the role of a Senior Information Privacy Adviser, some of your duties will include:

Some of your duties will include:

• Provide specialist privacy advice on the application of the privacy-related requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (PDPA) and related legislation to the Executive and staff of the department.
• Compile complex briefings, submissions and policy papers as required, providing options for discussion and consideration, to contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision.
• Prepare and review information and privacy related materials (including policies, procedures, Impact Assessments, information sheets and intranet content).

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the privacy-related requirements of the PDPA processes is required
• The ability to guide others to create a culture of collaboration while identifying, and working to overcome barriers to knowledge or information sharing
• The ability to formulate and communicate public policy options and recommendations while developing a clear narrative for the policies and business cases including clear problem definition and objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Legal or other relevant qualifications in privacy or information management are desirable
• Experience in utilising Microsoft applications - especially word processing, spreadsheets and email is essential
• Knowledge of TRIM Context would be an advantage.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.