As Senior Privacy Officer you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for managing the QPS’ privacy governance framework and statutory compliance obligations. Reporting to the Principal Privacy Officer you will contribute to the research, development and implementation of policies, procedures and training that promote a proactive privacy culture in the QPS.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/542395/24
Closing date 16-Feb-2024
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Jenny Trafford
Contact details Phone: 33644669
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The core capability requirements for this role include:
- Respond to information privacy enquiries, breaches and complaints relating to the handling of personal information under the Information Privacy Act 2009.
- Provide high quality advice and assistance to QPS staff and members of the public on privacy issues and QPS information privacy policy, practices and procedures.
- Investigate and manage privacy breaches and complaints received by the QPS, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including the Office of the Information Commissioner.
- Develop and deliver information privacy training to QPS staff.
- Foster relationships with key internal and external privacy stakeholders, including the Office of the Information Commissioner.
- Identify privacy risks and issues and their impacts, and analyse, evaluate and recommend alternative courses of action to achieve legislative and strategic objectives.
- Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of QPS privacy related policies, standards, guides and tools.
- Prepare and review reports, briefing notes, submissions and departmental and other correspondence on QPS privacy issues in accordance with QPS requirements.
- Monitor, analyse and report as appropriate on developments in policy, law and technology which have an impact on information privacy both generally and in the QPS context.
Mandatory
Nil
Qualification
Nil
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience
Previous experience in privacy practice or information release whole not mandatory, however, highly desirable.
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Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and/or sensitive nature. This role requires integrity, discretion and tact in dealing with sensitive and confidential information and the ability to conduct investigations that are underpinned by the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Further information
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