Principal Freedom of Information - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Description
Location:
Melbourne | CBD
Job type:
Full time
Organisation:
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Salary:
$129,379 - $173,138
Occupation:
Legal
Reference:
VG/100570
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Principal Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer
- Salary: $129,379 $151,259 (plus superannuation)
- Ongoing role
- Usual hours of work: _Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- Usual work location: 1 Spring Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Freedom of Information and Privacy Officer to join our team at the Victorian Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
About the role
This position sits in the Freedom of Information and Privacy team in the Public and Administrative Law unit of the Legal and Legislation Branch.
The Branch's role is to provide high quality legal and legislative advice and services on a broad range of matters across the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
There is always a great variety of interesting work.The Department covers a diverse range of portfolios, including:
- Trade and Investment;
- Creative Industries;
- Tourism, Sport and Major Events;
- Commonwealth Games;
- Regional Development;
- Employment Programs; and
- Training, Skills and Higher Education.
Our FOI and Privacy Officers ensure compliance with the _Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) _(the FOI Act) and the _Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic)_ (the Privacy Act) by providing timely, expert and authoritative advice on complex information requests.
The successful applicant will form part of a small, high performing team that values excellence, collaboration, and supporting one another.
About You
To success in the role, you will need:
- High degree of technical proficiency in relation to the FOI and Privacy Act, or significant experience in an administrative law, governance or compliance role, preferably within government.
- Sophisticated stakeholder engagement skills, including an ability to manage and build beneficial partnerships across the department, portfolio agencies, Ministerial offices and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement, including identifying opportunities to leverage efficiencies and integrate solutions into ongoing work processes.
- A collaborative approach and ability to adapt quickly flexibly to a changing environment.
About us
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians - by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.
For a confidential discussion, please call Kate Kulman, Manager, Freedom of Information and Privacyon
For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on xxxxxxx
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