Manager - Privacy And Safer Technologies , Education

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced ICT practitioner with a deep knowledge of information security and privacy principles to join our Safer Technologies team on a permanent full-time basis.
You will have substantial experience in reviewing and assessing third-party online services across both the school and corporate environments and be comfortable providing definitive advice in relation to their compliance with relevant legislation, national framework and departmental procedures, while contributing to the online safety of our students, staff and parent community.
As the Manager you will contribute strategically to the larger Privacy and Safer Technologies team and manage the operational requirements of your team.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO538797/24P
Closing date 01-Feb-2024
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Contact person Simon Baker
Contact details (07) 3034 5221
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About the Role
As the Manager, Safer Technologies you will manage a small and supportive team and be able to:

• Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding the appropriate use of third-party online services and vendor compliance, leveraging knowledge of relevant legislation, national framework and departmental procedures.
• Manage the undertaking of risk assessments of third-party online services used both within our schools and corporate environments to ensure they comply with information privacy, security, online safety and interoperability standards.
• Manage the resolution of support requests, overseeing responses to a broad range of online services matters, including investigation, assessment and development of customer and vendor responses.

You will posses high level knowledge and practical experience related to the requirements contained within the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld), the Queensland Government Information Security Policy and Information Security Classification Framework as well as the national Safer Technologies for Schools security and privacy control framework.
The Manager, Safer Technologies, reports to the Director, Privacy and Safer Technologies, Governance, Cyber and Policy, Information and Technologies Branch, People, Information and Communication Services Division.
Interested? To apply:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
• Attach a brief letter (2 pages maximum) outlining your skills and experience in relation to the role. This should not be a restatement of your resume, but rather your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting how your experience, skills, knowledge, and personal attributes make you the best person for the job.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Role Description
Information Package for Applicants