Principal Privacy Officer

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• About the role The Principal Privacy Officer, Privacy Complaints and Notifications plays a critical role in guiding Queensland government agencies on the interpretation and administration of the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) and manages privacy complaints and assessment of notifications received under the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach (MNDB) scheme. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to foster an open, transparent, and privacy-conscious culture within the Queensland public service. This is a permanent, full-time (flexible) position offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on privacy governance while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values transparency and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Managing privacy complaints about Queensland public sector agencies, including making assessments about jurisdiction, conducting mediations between parties and preparing associated correspondence in accordance with the IP Act. Assessing and administering privacy data breach notifications Providing guidance, assistance and training to the community and to Queensland public sector entities to understand their rights and responsibilities under the IP Act. Developing or contributing to the development of policy advice and OIC resources and training to support good IP practices in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Contributing to audits and reviews of agency performance and personal information handling practices, including compliance with the MNDB scheme. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver initiatives that foster an open public service culture and information policy settings that encourage the protection of personal information. Represent the OIC as required at meetings and forums with stakeholders. For a full list of key responsibilities and core capabilities, please see the attached role description. Why join OIC Work life balance - we truly embrace flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work A supportive, committed, and respectful work environment Passionate, engaged and high performing organisation Opportunity to join OIC during an existing time of growth About OIC OIC is a small independent statutory authority that plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework. Our vision is building trust through transparency. We report to the Queensland Parliament and carry out functions under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld), and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). Our purpose, as a contemporary regulator, is to promote and independently uphold information access and privacy rights. We facilitate greater and easier public access to government-held information and assist agencies understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard the personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. How to apply Read the role description and guideline for applicants for a full overview of the role and OIC. Submit an application online, including: a statement of no more than two pages addressing the core capabilities and role requirements listed, and your motivation to join OIC; and
• your current resume, including the names and contact details of two referees.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.