Team Leader

Osborne Richardson specialise in recruiting into the public sector. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated professional to join our Corporate Services team as the Team Leader of Freedom of Information and Privacy. This pivotal role involves managing Council’s obligations under the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy and Data Protection Act, and Health Records Act.

If you have a passion for information management and privacy protection, this is an excellent opportunity to lead and make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle and respond to FOI requests and enquiries.
• Maintain the FOI Register and prepare annual FOI returns.
• Assist with reviews and implement changes as recommended by the FOI Commissioner’s Office.
• Manage privacy requests and enquiries.
• Keep the Council’s Privacy Policy and procedures up to date.
• Investigate privacy breaches and complaints and coordinate remedial actions.
• Conduct privacy audits and risk impact assessments for new technologies.
• Develop and deliver training programs on FOI and privacy legislation.
• Provide advice and support to staff on privacy and FOI matters.
• Stay informed about current issues affecting FOI and privacy functions.
• Process subpoenas for corporate documents.
• Assist with document registration and other operational duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in records and information management or a related discipline, or substantial experience in local government records and information management.
• Proven experience in administering FOI and Privacy legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing reports and policy documents.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

Please submit your resume to ****@osbornerichardson.com.au