Principal Regulatory Investigations Officer

Description:

Are you an experienced regulatory investigator looking for a challenging role?

We are seeking a motivated Principal Regulatory Investigations Officer to lead and conduct regulatory investigations related to information privacy and access to information. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on government agencies compliance and accountability with the privacy principles and access to information while engaging with key stakeholders to promote best practices in these areas.

If you have a strong background in regulatory auditing, investigations, or working in an independent integrity agency, we encourage you to apply.

About The Role

As a Principal Regulatory Investigations Officer, you will play a pivotal role in planning and leading investigations, resolving complex issues, and ensuring the integrity of evidence collection and analysis. Your ability to apply superior professional judgement, communicate effectively, and develop constructive recommendations will be crucial in this role.

You will have the opportunity to work with senior managers, executives, and agency staff, building strong relationships to support regulatory compliance. Your expertise in investigations methodologies and practices will contribute to continuous improvement within the Regulatory Audit and Investigations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regulatory investigations, mitigate risks, resolve issues, and develop contingency actions.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and management of evidence to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
• Apply professional judgment to analyze evidence, develop findings, and draft fair and balanced conclusions with constructive recommendations.
• Prepare accurate and concise investigation reports with value-added conclusions and recommendations.
• Engage with and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior managers and agency staff.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, applying plain language principles.
• Participate in regulatory actions such as audits and reviews as required.
• Research issues related to access to information and information privacy, applying strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Stay up to date with best practices in investigations methodologies to support continuous improvement.
  
  
  

For a full overview of the role, please see the attached role description.

Why join the OIC

• Work life balance – we truly embrace flexible work arrangements including hybrid work.
• A supportive, committed, and respectful work environment.
• Opportunities to grow your career through experience and training.
• Passionate, engaged and high performing organisation.
  
  
  

About The OIC

The OIC is a small organisation that plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework, building trust through transparency.

The OIC is an independent integrity agency that reports to Parliament. Our vision is an informed Queensland that values and respects information rights and responsibilities. We have a statutory role under the RTI Act and the IP Act to facilitate greater and easier access to information held by government agencies. We also assist agencies to understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard 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 building an inclusive 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.
    

Note: Whilst no mandatory qualifications are required, tertiary education in Law and or experience in regulatory auditing, investigations, or an independent agency will be highly regarded. A Certificate IV in Government Investigations is also highly desirable.

Occupational group Justice & Legal