Senior Information Privacy Advisor
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If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | IT and Telecommunications |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/DJ2981DEC24 |
| Closing Date: | 19-Jan-2025 |
| Salary Range: | $109,730 - $132,764 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - CSI - TSDS - Senior Information Privacy Adviser.docx (Word, 540KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Alison Jeffery Alison.Jeffery@justice.vic.com.au |
Position Details
- Seeking an experienced Senior Information Privacy Advisor for an ongoing role.
- VPS Grade 5: $109,730 - $132,764 per annum plus superannuation.
- Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Information Privacy Advisor to provide a critical role within Corporate Support and Infrastructure.
About the Business Unit
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) delivers a justice and community safety system that works to build a safer, fairer and stronger Victoria.
Technology Solutions and Data Security is delivering the Data and Digital Reform Agenda, which focuses on meeting the department's data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes.
Technology Services and Data Security explores and employs technology to enable the department's business function via the use of modern, appropriate platforms, products and services. It supports enterprise-wide platforms and services including critical applications, networks, telecommunication, call centres, hosting, intranet/internet sites; delivers business and corporate funded project; and overseas the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.
About the Role
Some of your duties will include:
- Providing expert advice on privacy policy and practice to senior management and departmental staff.
- Contributing to the department achieving its privacy compliance obligations.
- Initiate and maintain compliance programs and activities across the department
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the privacy-related requirements of the PDPA processes.
- Knowledge of TRIM Context would be an advantage.
- Legal or other relevant qualifications in information management are desirable.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
- For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
- For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
