Privacy Officers (APS5)
- Recruiting multiple Privacy Officers at the APS5 level for a Commonwealth Government privacy function.
- Roles involve advising on privacy compliance and managing privacy incidents.
- Candidates must be Australian citizens with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Privacy Officers (APS5)
We are recruiting multiple Privacy Officers at the APS5 equivalent level to support a Commonwealth Government privacy function for an initial 6-month term. These are non-legal roles suited to experienced privacy professionals who enjoy working in an in-house government environment, advising on privacy compliance, managing privacy incidents, and supporting best practice information handling across a large organisation.
This role is open to candidates located in Canberra or Brisbane, with flexible arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: only Australian citizens with the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance can be considered for these roles.
Duties:
- Analyse information and provide advice and recommendations to support decision-making
- Prepare high-quality written outputs, including correspondence, briefings and reports
- Provide privacy and information governance advice to internal stakeholders
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
- Support and monitor compliance with privacy legislation, policies and procedures
- Contribute to process improvements and promote best practice in information handling
- Maintain accurate records in line with information management and security requirements
- Support senior staff in decision-making within legislative and delegated frameworks
- Mentor staff and contribute to team capability uplift
- Manage own workload and contribute to team priorities
Requisite skills and experience:
- Experience in privacy, information governance, compliance or a similar regulatory role
- Working knowledge of privacy legislation, secrecy provisions and information handling requirements
- Strong written communication skills, including drafting reports and briefings
- Ability to apply judgment, analyse information and provide practical advice
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Well-organised, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
Culture and benefits
People enjoy contracting with adaptbl because our business is owned and managed by lawyers and people who have first-hand experience working as contractors. We can relate. We treat people the way we would want to be treated, and we provide a range of perks and benefits to our staff.
How to apply
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