Senior Privacy And Right To Information Officer

Senior Privacy and Right to Information Officer

Legal Services, Integrated Services and Operational Intelligence

•       Continuing, full-time
•       $92,970 to $104,094 per annum (HEO7)
•       Plus 17% employer superannuation
•       Salary packaging options are available
•       5 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum
•       Relocation assistance provided
•       Applicants must have appropriate Australian work rights for the duration of this position (UNE will not provide sponsorship for this position) 

Acknowledgement of Country 

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education. 

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.  

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women's Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE. 

You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience. 

About the role 

The Privacy and Right to Information Officer is a new role within UNE Legal Services and will be responsible for implementing the University's privacy obligations which arise primarily under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (PIPP Act) and Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW) (HRIP Act), with some minor obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). This includes training, communication and policy development; drafting and reviewing privacy notices and consents; assessing, investigating and responding to privacy complaints and making recommendations; undertaking privacy assessments; undertaking Privacy and data breach investigations and making recommendations; providing general advice to University staff on privacy matters; and being the privacy contact officer for the University, members of the public and the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC).