Job Opportunities in Australia

Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services

Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 70380

Open Government Information and Privacy Advisor
Clerk Grade 7/8

• Ongoing opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Location: Parramatta with Flexible working arrangement
• Clerk Grade 7/8, Base Salary from ($106,025 - $ $117,363) plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Want to make a change for the better? Come work for a collaborative, dynamic, fun and friendly team in the Department’s Open Government, Information and Privacy team (OGIP). We value diversity and have a very multicultural team who love to participate in fun team activities.

Did you know that the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is Australia’s top public sector employer, and that OGIP is rated the best team in DCJ!

OGIP is a high functioning group of people who are responsible for ensuring DCJ’s compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), as well as complying with subpoenas and statutory orders relating to the provision of information.

We offer very flexible work practices in a very supportive environment. On the job training will be provided.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for deciding applications for information lodged with DCJ under the GIPA Act, conducting privacy internal reviews, handling applications for access to information under the PPIP Act, facilitating the production of material for subpoenas, statutory orders and Standing Order 52s. Vital to your success in the role is a high level of written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage simultaneous issues and competing priorities.

You will also:

• Receive and register applications, ensuring accurate database updates while drafting briefing notes, submissions, and notices of decision under GIPA.
• Respond to inquiries and provide expert advice on information release and privacy legislation, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Create and manage files and documents for efficient retrieval, supporting the production of key management reports.
• Represent the Department in internal reviews and provide training on legislative obligations.

What we’re looking for

Roles will require the following checks/ clearances:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
• Fingerprint checks are required to be conducted at a Police Station and obtained prior to commencing in the role.
• Appointments are subject to reference checks.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close: Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jodie Cobbin at jodie.cobbin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Lois Jebin at lois.jebin@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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