Aps6 Senior Privacy Officer

Eligibility/Security Requirement: Baseline Security Clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.Job overviewThe Legal Services Division provides strategic legal advice and assistance to the agency's executive and the Minister. The division is responsible for the delivery of legal services within and on behalf of the agency.Senior Privacy Officers advise on the agency’s compliance with this legislation and the policies and processes that support this compliance, through privacy advice work as well as the review and management of privacy incidents. Working under the limited direction of senior staff, they exercise both initiative and judgment with decision making substantially dependent on judgment, skills and knowledge.Duties may include some or all of the following:

• analyze, integrate and evaluate information to make decisions and provide recommendations for review by senior staff
• prepare correspondence of a complex nature and contribute to briefing papers, responses to external review bodies, and Ministerial responses for review by senior staff
• prepare draft written material including reports and corporate documentation for review by senior staff
• provide specialist advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders
• develop, support and maintain stakeholder relationships regarding information handling practices
• assist business areas with the resolution of escalated issues and referring matters as appropriate, including those relating to external review bodies, submitting such advice for review by senior staff, maintain and use information stored in databases, and contribute to reports
• facilitate the privacy compliance activities of business areas and check adherence with relevant procedures and legislation
• facilitate the development and implementation of improvements and privacy best practice in processes and procedures
• maintain and file records in accordance with information management processes and security requirements
• assist senior staff in the exercise of decisions appropriate to their role in accordance with legislation, guidelines, delegations and scope of authority
• support and mentor staff, including coaching and training to build knowledge and capability
• manage workloads for self and others, including setting work direction.

Knowledge and understanding of:

• legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area
• the agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols
• relevant business systems and tools.

Ability to:

• support and mentor others
• plan, organize and prioritize work in the context of competing priorities
• communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience
• build relationships and engage with diverse groups of people
• display initiative, apply sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• apply accuracy and attention to detail.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Isaac Benjamin on 02 6268 9769 or email Isaac.Benjamin@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.Please Note – The due date for this submission is 20/05/2024,At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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