• Develop and implement a variety of continuous improvement strategies
• Ongoing position within Technology Solutions and Data Security
• VPS4 salary: $97,955 to $111,142 plus superannuation

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 focuses on meeting the department's data and digital needs by providing responsive and sustainable services focused on supporting departmental outcomes.

Technology Solutions 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 oversees the delivering of services provided by technology service providers such as Cenitex.

About the Role:

The Information Privacy Adviser is responsible for helping to develop and implement a variety of continuous improvement strategies throughout the department to instil a culture of effective corporate information, privacy, and complaint management compliance.

Some of your duties will include:

• Assistingthe Manager, Information Privacy to manage departmental privacy complaints, including Privacy and Data Protection Commissioner and Health Services Commissioner complaints, and complaints referred to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
• Preparing and reviewing privacy compliance related materials (including policies, procedures, guidelines, flowcharts and information sheets) for use within the department.
• Preparing and updating the privacy-related content of the department's intranet.

About You:

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of the privacy-related requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and related legislation.
• An understanding of issues and policies in the Justice portfolio.
• Experience in the provision of service delivery in an environment which involves direct contact with the public.

How to Apply:

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.