Principal Advisor Right to Information & PrivacyJustice and Attorney-General (Organisation site: justice.qld.gov.au)
Right to Information & Privacy Unit; General Counsel; Portfolio Governance and Executive Services; Brisbane City
As Principal Advisor, you will lead a team of officers who administer the Department's responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (the Acts). You will make reviewable decisions under the Acts and drive the conduct of privacy breach and complaint investigations and privacy compliance audits. You will provide policy advice and recommendations on issues arising from the operation of the Acts. You will support the Manager in driving programs to prepare the Department for the implementation and ongoing impact of the changes introduced by the Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (IPOLA).
You will help drive the visibility of RTI and Privacy and promote a RTI and Privacy compliant culture across DJAG by:
Making and supervising the making of defensible, reviewable decisions under the RTI and IP Acts in accordance with the principles of those Acts and administrative release guidelines, including decisions on more complex applications.Assisting business units by preparing privacy impact assessments with practical, reasonable, and cost-effective recommendations.Preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and meaningful advice to internal and external stakeholders on more complex issues arising from the administration of the RTI and IP Acts, including any matters arising from the commencement of IPOLA.Managing and supervising the management of complaints made under the IP Act and reported breaches of the IP Act to achieve best outcomes for internal and external clients.Assisting in the identification, development, and implementation of practice standards to ensure the ongoing efficient and effective implementation of right to information and information privacy in DJAG and in affiliated statutory bodies.Representing DJAG and affiliated statutory bodies in mediations and external reviews with the Office of the Information Commissioner in consultation with the Manager and Director and effectively implementing their recommendations.Actively participating in the implementation and delivery of RTI and Privacy's internal and external communication strategy, including training, to raise the profile of RTI and Privacy within DJAG.Committing to the ongoing education and training and development of a team of Senior Advisors and supporting an innovative and cohesive group of professionals in a dynamic workplace which deals with diverse matters.For further information please see the role description.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/593444/24 Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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