Privacy Officers (APS5)
We are recruiting multiple Privacy Officers at the APS5 equivalent level to support a Commonwealth Government privacy function for an initial 6-month term.
These are non-legal roles suited to experienced privacy professionals who enjoy working in an in-house government workplace, advising on privacy compliance, managing privacy incidents, and supporting best practice information handling across a large organisation.
This role is open to candidates located in Canberra or Brisbane, with flexible arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: only Australian citizens with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance can be considered for these roles.
Duties:
Analyse information and provide advice and recommendations to support decision-making
Prepare high-quality written outputs, including correspondence, briefings and reports
Provide privacy and information governance advice to internal stakeholders
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
Support and monitor compliance with privacy legislation, policies and procedures
Contribute to process improvements and promote best practice in information handling
Maintain accurate records in line with information management and security requirements
Support senior staff in decision-making within legislative and delegated frameworks
Mentor staff and contribute to team capability uplift
Manage own workload and contribute to team priorities
Requisite skills and experience:
Experience in privacy, information governance, compliance or a similar regulatory role
Working knowledge of privacy legislation, secrecy provisions and information handling requirements
Strong written communication skills, including drafting reports and briefings
Ability to apply judgment, analyse information and provide practical advice
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Well-organised, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Applications for these positions close at 12:00pm on Wednesday 10 June ****.
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