Senior Governance Officer- Privacy

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of frameworks that support best practice governance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
As the Senior Governance Officer (Privacy), you will be the primary contact for privacy matters and will play a critical role in ensuring the practical, effective, and efficient governance of the organisation.
You will:

• develop and implement a robust privacy management framework and privacy management plan
• provide privacy advice in relation to projects that may have an impact on an individual’s personal information
• support the business with Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
• support the Governance team with the implementation of the governance frameworks that support best practice and fulfil our legislative obligations
• assist in the development and review of policies, communications, and reports
• assist with the coordination of the entity’s compliance obligations including external reporting obligations (e.g. Annual/Quarterly Reporting, Senate Standing Orders)
• assist with responding to escalated cases (e.g. FOI, PID, privacy, fraud) where required
• collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness and provide advice on governance and compliance
• build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure understanding and distributed responsibility for compliance with governance obligations
• monitor and report on the effectiveness of governance frameworks and identify opportunities for improvement
• develop and deliver training to support a culture of ethical conduct and compliance, enhance organisational capability and to ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities.

WHY WORK WITH US?
As a Commonwealth Government entity that regulates portable long service leave, we are proud of the difference we make in the lives of hardworking Australians. By connecting employees in the black coal mining industry to their long service leave entitlements, we’re giving back life’s most precious gift, time. We believe in our purpose, are focused on our strategic goals, and are committed to serving our clients and strengthening industry partnerships.
What we offer:

• We’re a dedicated team of professionals who deliver meaningful, purpose driven work in a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, built on the values of trust, openness, respect, care, and honesty.
• Our hybrid working model and compressed hours enable you to balance your career and lifestyle, giving you the time to grow, excel and do what you love.
• Located in the progressive and vibrant city of Newcastle, our contemporary workplace provides you with a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues, while also enabling you to balance work–life commitments.

We want our people to live their best lives while working with us. To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly Talent Acquisition team at careers@coallsl.com.au.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
As an experienced Senior Governance Officer (Privacy), you will have extensive governance experience in a government context or complex organisation. You will be a natural communicator who is confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders utilising a pragmatic and positive approach.
Your background will demonstrate your:

• comprehensive understanding of governance principles and practices, as well as relevant legislation and regulations in a government context (preferred)
• strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• effective leadership and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across the organisation, with the ability to influence others
• superior written communication skills, including preparing executive briefings and governance documents
• sound communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise advice to a range of stakeholders
• ability to proactively set priorities and objectives and manage your own workload to deliver results within agreed timeframes
• capability to apply legislation into operational practices in a practical and fit for purpose manner
• proactive approach to initiate improvements to deliver accurate and timely governance services to all stakeholders
• ability to develop and deliver training programs and reporting streams
• strong commitment to ethical conduct and compliance.

Ideally, you will have a bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Governance, Law, or equivalent tertiary qualifications or demonstrated workplace experience.
If you meet most of the criteria above and are keen to grow in others, we would like to hear from you.
If this sounds like you, apply now.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and what value you believe you can add to this role.
Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words.
Australian citizenship, residency or working rights is a prerequisite for this role.
Applications are open to all qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs.
Please connect with us at any time during the process for a confidential conversation regarding your application, including if you require any adjustments or considerations in order to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Contact us at careers@coallsl.com.au.
The successful applicant for this role will be required to undergo working rights checks, background checks including a police check, and other assessments as required.