Risk, Compliance, Privacy And Information Release Manager

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.

In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Risk, Compliance and Privacy and Information Release Manager, is responsible for the day to day operational management of the Privacy and Information Release Unit (PIRU) as well as providing advice to the PIRU team and the wider organisation in respect of Privacy and Information (both health and non-health) release.

The role includes partnering with managers/risk owners to identify, assess and effectively manage risks linked to Peninsula Health objectives by building risk capability and ownership, improving the integration of risk in to all aspects of the business.

The role also includes partnering with managers and compliance officers to identify, assess and effectively manage Peninsula Health’s Compliance program under the direction of the Director of Compliance, Risk and Privacy and Information Release.

What You Need

Knowledge of relevant legislation including, Health Services Act 1988 (Vic), Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), Freedom of Information Act (1982) Vic, Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
Experience in risk management or related fields e.g. quality, safety, business continuity, audit, planning, project management
Demonstrated capacity to build relationships with key stakeholders, understand their business needs.
Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in all aspects of the role.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve in a lateral and strategic manner.
Strong operational and people management skills.

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.

To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:

https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/

*Please refer to salary circular HEALTH AND ALLIED SERVICES,
MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORKERS (VICTORIAN PUBLIC SECTOR)(SINGLE INTEREST EMPLOYERS) ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2025 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.