Privacy Officer

Government department tasked with making life easier, accessible, and equitable for thousands of individuals and families across Australia. Currently seeking (4) talented Privacy Officers to join their busy team for a 6-month temporary assignment.About the role:As a Privacy Officer, you will provide operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge in privacy areas and may undertake some research and analysis activities. In addition, key duties include:

• Remediate a range of privacy complaints and incidents in a timely manner
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Undertake projects on an ad-hoc basis.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients and other internal and external stakeholders
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes and practical tools within the Privacy team
• Build capability and expertise within the team, sharing knowledge and awareness across the Agency

About you:

• Previous experience in a similar privacy complaints or administration role
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) Experience coordinating and responding to incidents and complaints in accordance with Privacy obligations.
• Competency, or ability to develop competency, in working with requirements of the Privacy Act.
• Ability to respond to and prioritise competing and often urgent requests
• Competent IT skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Benefits:

• ASAP start pending Federal Government clearance
• 6 months casualtemporary assignment
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• $43.82 per hour + super
• Multiple locations available:

• Canberra
• Melbourne
• Geelong
• Brisbane
• Sydney
• Parramatta
• Adelaide

*** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship and willing to complete a Federal Police Check ***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.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusionShare this jobInterested in this job?Save JobCreate as alertSimilar JobsSCHEMA MARKUP ( This text will only show on the editor. )Part of RGF Staffing APEJ, Chandler Macleod, we get people.sOur specialtiesOur specialtiesAdviceMore from usChandler Macleod acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to elders past and present, whose land we stand upon today.