Officers - Office of the National Data Commissioner Governance & Resource Management Group / The Office of the National Data Commissioner APS 4 ($76,972 - $87,851), APS 5 ($85,836 - $96,313), APS 6 ($94,434 - $115,254) | Ongoing | Full-time & Part-time Canberra, ACT ABOUT THE OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL DATA COMMISSIONER (ONDC)
The Data Availability and Transparency Act 2022 establishes a new, best practice scheme for sharing Australian Government data – the DATA Scheme. The DATA Scheme is underpinned by strong safeguards and consistent, efficient processes. It is focused on increasing the availability and use of Australian Government data to deliver government services that are simple, effective and respectful, inform better government policies and programs, and support world-leading research and development.
The National Data Commissioner is the regulator of the DATA Scheme and provides advice and guidance about its operation. The National Data Commissioner also delivers education and support for best practice data handling and sharing.
The ONDC is an inclusive and diverse team, and we pride ourselves on supporting one another to deliver high quality products and outcomes for the Minister, National Data Commissioner, and the Australian public. We support a range of flexible work arrangements.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Office of the National Data Commissioner (ONDC) is seeking candidates for an exciting opportunity to join the ONDC. The ONDC is responsible for implementing the DATA Scheme. We are seeking candidates with skills and experience across a range of areas, including: regulatory environments; compliance and accreditation; and generalist policy officers. We have vacancies in two streams:
Compliance, regulation, education and policy Accreditation to the Data Availability and Transparency Scheme Compliance, regulation, education and policy
The compliance, regulation, education and policy stream is central to the National Data Commissioner's advice and guidance function. Your role will be pivotal in fostering partnerships within and outside of government, and building understanding of the operation of the DATA Scheme.
Accreditation
Accreditation serves as a gateway into the DATA Scheme, ensuring eligible entities are capable of handling public sector data and minimising risk of unauthorized access or use. The Accreditation section is responsible for assessing applications from participating entities against expected characteristics including the entity's data management and governance policies and practices.
DETAILED VACANCY INFORMATION
For detailed information about these roles, including the job-specific capabilities, please refer to the downloadable vacancy pack, which can be accessed by clicking the hyperlink at the bottom of this page.
ELIGIBILITY ADVICE & CANDIDATE NOTES Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). Successful applicants will be required to undergo the process to obtain and maintain the required security clearance level for the role. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with Disability, LGBTQI+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged people. CONTACT INFORMATION For questions relating to the online lodgement of your application, please email the Recruitment team via or call (02) 6215 1717. For specific questions relating to this job vacancy, please refer to the details on the contact officer located in the downloadable job pack. #J-18808-Ljbffr
