Full timeThe Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Director, FOI & Privacy, to join the FOI & Privacy Team.About the ART:The Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.This is a unique opportunity for successful candidates to develop best practice processes in FOI & Privacy handling at an interesting and critical time for the organisation.The Freedom of Information and Privacy section within the Tribunal's Legal Branch is primarily responsible for processing all access to information requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) and the Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) on behalf of the Tribunal.The team also develops procedures for and makes business improvements to the FOI & Privacy program to ensure the Tribunal complies with its obligations for accessing and publishing information and is a central coordination point for the Tribunal's engagement with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in relation to reviews of decisions and complaints under the FOI Act and the Privacy Act.As well as managing the daily case related and corporate FOI processing and Privacy related tasks, candidates will utilise their expertise of the FOI Act and Privacy Act to provide strategic direction and guidance, promote continuous improvement and lead education initiatives to promote privacy awareness within the Tribunal.About you:In this role you will work alongside another Assistant Director to provide leadership to the FOI & Privacy section which consists of a geographically dispersed range of officers including APS6 Senior Information Access Officers, an APS5 Information Access Specialist and APS4 Information Access Officers.To be successful you will have:Proven ability in the management of complex Privacy and FOI Act matters.High standard of professional and personal integrity.Strong attention to detail.Highly developed written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and achieve results.Experience in managing a team.In-depth knowledge of the Tribunal's operations and legislative framework.Tertiary qualifications in law, or a relevant field are desirable but not mandatory.How to apply:To be considered, all applications must be submitted online via the ART website. Please click on the Job Title you are applying for and click Apply at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions on the online application.Please note position Eligibility Requirements:The ART requires Australian Citizenship as a condition of engagement.All employees are required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment.Please submit a CV (of no more than 4 pages) and a statement (of no more than 2 pages) addressing the required capabilities and experience.Applications close: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 11:45pm (AEDT)We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. We recommend you submit your application as soon as you are able.The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQI+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.
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