Principal Policy Officer (Privacy)

Principal Policy Officer (Privacy)

• Employment type: Ongoing, full-time
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment 
• Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
• High-profile opportunity to develop a new team building privacy management capacity and capability across the NSW Health system
• Lead NSW Health’s response to existing and emerging privacy-related risks and issues
• Work collaboratively across government to achieve shared goals
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW

About this role

This is a newly created lead role within the Regulation and Compliance Unit, with primary responsibility for performing the system manager function in relation to privacy, across NSW Health.

Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $139,78, - $161,663 plus Super and annual leave loading

What you'll be doing

In this role, you’ll lead and manage a team within the broader Unit, and work closely with the Director, Regulation and Compliance, to support compliance with key privacy-related legislation, including the Personal and Privacy Information Protection Act 1998 and for the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, within the NSW Ministry of Health and more broadly across the NSW Health system. 

Key to your success, you’ll be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key staff in public health organisations and in other relevant NSW government agencies to build capability and capacity in privacy governance, management, and privacy awareness, and respond to existing and emerging State-wide privacy matters.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who have demonstrated:

• Knowledge and understanding of privacy regulation and information governance principles and their application in the health sector.
• Experience in the delivery of projects with a focus on teamwork and customer service. 
• Analytical skills and the ability to manage and review information.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting: 

1. An up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages);
2. A cover letter (max. 2 pages) AND
3. A response to the TWO target questions below (max 2 pages total)

Please note you must answer the target questions to be considered for interview. Please note that the preferred format for applications is PDF.

Target Questions (Max. length 2 pages)

1. What do you see as the most important elements of managing and developing people? Drawing on your experience, describe how you’ve taken a team from ‘good’ to ‘great’.
2. What do you see as the major privacy management challenges for the NSW Health system over the next 10 years? How would you prioritise and respond to those challenges?

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday, 8 April 2024

Working at The Ministry of Health 

The position is located at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés, and local amenities. 

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development, and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Murray Stone on 0447 123 ***, or via email (************@health.nsw.gov.au) and quote REQ391897. 

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Monday, 8 April 2024.