Position Number: 0065516Location: ParkvilleRole type: Full-time; ContinuingDepartment/School: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer PortfolioSalary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 % superSupport university information governance, managing FOI requests, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data protection.Drive transparency and risk management through expert FOI handling and process optimisation.Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunityThis role drives excellence in university information governance, wielding expertise in Freedom of Information.
As a strategic analyst, you'll champion best practice openness and transparency, supporting robust frameworks and tackling complex assignments.
You'll forge impactful partnerships across academic and chancellery divisions, delivering exceptional, responsive service and shaping the future of information integrity.Your responsibilities will include: Managing complex FOI cases end-to-end, ensuring strict compliance with legislation and deadlines.Providing expert FOI advice and training, driving continuous improvement and best practices.Overseeing compliance and quality assurance, aligning with university risk management frameworks.Supporting the broader goals of the Information Governance Services team.Representing the Legal and Risk team, fostering collaboration and obtaining 360-degree feedback.
You may be a great fit if:You possess a strong service ethic, placing the employer's interests first and excelling in collaborative environments.
You are a domestic FOI expert, capable of translating complex legislation into practical solutions, and adept at streamlining processes through business analysis.
Your exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, coupled with strong organisational abilities, allow you to manage sensitive information and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team.
Ideally, you will also bring experience in privacy and data protection, alongside an understanding of the University's structure and strategic goals.You may also: Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.Have business analysis and process mapping skills and a demonstrated ability to streamline and simplify complex methods or concepts.Bring expert knowledge of domestic legislation and practices regarding FOI and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical advice, tools and programs.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.What we offer you!We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-beingProgressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balanceSalary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insuranceHealth and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance ProgramComprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!Your new team – Legal and RiskLegal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit.
We pride ourselves on our collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties, and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University's operations.
Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you'll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation.
The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you.
We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated.
We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.Be YourselfThe University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.
Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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