Principal Policy Officer , Information Commissioner

*Provide key strategic legislative and policy advice across OIC
*Work collaboratively with stakeholders
*Enjoy a truly flexible and supportive workplace culture
This is your opportunity to join OIC; a passionate, engaged and high performing organisation. Whilst we might be small in size, we play an important role in Queensland’s integrity framework.
Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/534335
Closing date 14-Jan-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until September 2024
Contact person Jim Forbes or Paxton Booth
Contact details (07) 3234 7373
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We are looking for a policy advisor with a talent for legislative review and excellent writing skills to work across all business units at OIC.
You will love research and apply your skills to analyse, identify risks and options, and prepare submissions, briefings, reports and correspondence on complex legislative and policy issues regarding right to information and information privacy.
This position plays a key strategic role, working closely with members of ELT and providing authoritative advice on complex and emerging legislative and policy issues.
The key functions of the Principal Policy Officer include:

• Undertaking research (including legal research) and analysis, identifying risks and options, and preparing submissions, briefings, reports and correspondence on complex legislative and policy issues regarding right to information and information privacy.
• Developing written submissions on behalf of the Information Commissioner and support Commissioners in appearances before Parliamentary Committees and such other policy review forums as required.
• Implement projects as directed including working collaboratively with OIC teams to lead and manage cross-agency projects to achieve the OIC's strategic goals.
• Liaise with Queensland government agencies including departments, local government, universities, Hospital and Health Services, public authorities and organisations from other jurisdictions and the community regarding projects as required.
• Represent the OIC as required at meetings and forums with stakeholders.
• Provide assistance, support and contribution to the OIC Privacy Unit, including identifying strategic and systemic privacy issues and risks arising from privacy complaints and notifications and exercise sound decision making to respond to those issues.

For a full overview of the role, please refer to the attached role description.
Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to truly make a difference
• Work life balance – we truly embrace flexible work arrangements
• A supportive and respectful work environment
• An engaged and high performing organisation – check out our Working for Queensland Survey results!

About OIC
OIC is a small organisation that plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework, building trust through transparency.
OIC is an independent integrity agency that reports to Parliament. Our vision is an informed Queensland that values and respects information rights and responsibilities. We have a statutory role under the Right to Information (RTI) Act and the Information Privacy (IP) Act to facilitate greater and easier access to information held by government agencies. We also assist agencies to understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible and agile workforce.
How to apply

• Read the role description and guideline for applicants for a full overview of the role and OIC;
• Submit an application online, including:

• a statement of no more than two pages addressing the core capabilities and role requirements listed, and your motivation to join OIC; and
• your current resume, including the names and contact details of two referees with a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the last two years.

Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
Role Description
Information Package for Applicants