The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is looking for a senior information access and privacy specialist and experienced people leader to take on the role of Manager Information Access on an ongoing basis.

The role is the department's most senior information access and privacy specialist and leads and manages a team of 8 to deliver the strategic management of DEECA's information access and privacy activities.

The successful applicant will manage access to information held by DEECA in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and in response to Parliamentary Orders for the production of documents, together with the management of privacy complaints to the department.

The ideal candidate is a senior information access and privacy specialist with strong people and stakeholder management skills together with a passion for continuous improvement. An ideal candidate will:

• bring subject matter expertise with the ability to provide authoritative advice in highly complex and/or sensitive matters to senior stakeholders.
• lead and support best practice for DEECA in relation to the management of information access requests and privacy complaints, including by supporting organisational capability through education and awareness programs.
• foster a positive team environment supporting growth, good decision making and continuous improvement.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience working in a similar role focusing on privacy and information access legislation and compliance requirements.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jeremy Semkiw, Director Forestry and Compliance on 0438 392 183.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 26 May 2025.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.