Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services
Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
Req ID: 70380
Open Government Information and Privacy Advisor
Clerk Grade 7/8
Ongoing opportunity (35 hours per week)
Location: Parramatta with Flexible working arrangement
Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary from ($106,025 - $117,363) plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
Want to make a change for the better? Come work for a collaborative, dynamic, fun and friendly team in the Department's Open Government, Information and Privacy team (OGIP). We value diversity and have a very multicultural team who love to participate in fun team activities.
OGIP is a high functioning group of people who are responsible for ensuring DCJ's compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), as well as complying with subpoenas and statutory orders relating to the provision of information.
We offer very flexible work practices in a supportive environment. On the job training will be provided.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for deciding applications for information lodged with DCJ under the GIPA Act, conducting privacy internal reviews, handling applications for access to information under the PPIP Act, facilitating the production of material for subpoenas, statutory orders and Standing Order 52s. Vital to your success in the role is a high level of written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage simultaneous issues and competing priorities.
You will also:
Receive and register applications, ensuring accurate database updates while drafting briefing notes, submissions, and notices of decision under GIPA.
Respond to inquiries and provide expert advice on information release and privacy legislation, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Create and manage files and documents for efficient retrieval, supporting the production of key management reports.
Represent the Department in internal reviews and provide training on legislative obligations.
What we're looking for
Roles will require the following checks/ clearances:
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
Fingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing in the role.
Appointments are subject to reference checks.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Applications close: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jodie Cobbin at ******
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Lois Jebin at ******
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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