Manager Privacy and Information Access - City of Parramatta Council, Australia - Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Description

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment & Water

Government - State (Government & Defence)

Be part of something bigger and make a difference for NSW

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies across our State.

• Exciting opportunity to work with a diverse team and contribute to a culture of privacy and data protection excellence
• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Office based in Parramatta, hybrid working supported within NSW
• Clerk Grade 11/12, salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + Super

Are you a privacy expert with a keen understanding of information access management? We are looking for a dynamic Manager Privacy and Information Access to join our team and lead efforts in safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

About the role

As the Manger Privacy and Information Access, reporting to the Director, Governance & Risk you will manage and supervise the Privacy and Information Access team to deliver business wide strategic management of privacy and information access activities.

Your role will include managing access to information held by the Department, managing complex and sensitive GIPA decisions and ensuring representation at the NSW Civil and Administrative Decisions Tribunal as required. Your team will serve as the primary point of contact for privacy inquiries, complaints, and incidents, leading investigations and implementing corrective actions as needed. It will be critical to stay updated on privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards, advising stakeholders on emerging trends and potential impacts on the Department.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across the organisation. You will have experience working with privacy technologies, incident response procedures, and privacy impact assessment tools. It will be important to be able to successfully manage your team, prioritise tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience working in a similar role focusing on privacy and information legislation and compliance requirements.

If you are a motivated privacy professional with a passion for protecting information and maintaining privacy standards, we encourage you to apply for this role.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If you believe you have the necessary experience and skills to excel in this position, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 15th May at 11:55 PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on (please include reference number).

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