Principal Freedom of Information - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

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Melbourne City Centre, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

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.

As a member of the Branch you will have the opportunity to do meaningful work that benefits all Victorians.
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.

Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
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.