Senior Information Privacy Advisor

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place. We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you. The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. 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 more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• 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.