Executive General Manager, Information RightsOffice of the Australian Information Commissioner – Perth WAAbout the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerWorking with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will put you at the forefront of data protection and access to information regulation. As an independent statutory agency, the OAIC’s work is of national significance and plays an important role in shaping Australia’s information handling landscape across the economy - from government, digital platforms and the online environment, to health, finance and telecommunications. Our mission is to uphold and promote Australia’s privacy and freedom of information laws.We are an agency within the Attorney-General Department’s portfolio with responsibility for:privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Digital ID Act 2024freedom of information functions, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982privacy and confidentiality functions in relation to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA).SES leadership roles in the OAICSES within the OAIC work as a united team, collaborating and supporting each other and staff in achieving outcomes for the Australian community, and ensuring the agency’s success.You will demonstrate leadership that aligns with the values of the OAIC, which include:Modelling and championing the OAIC’s Guiding Principles (‘4 Pillars’): being proactive, proportionate, purpose-driven and people-focusedPossessing integrity and demonstrating alignment with the APS Values: Impartial, Committed to service, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical and StewardshipEmpowering staff to make decisions and supporting a shift to a more harm-focused regulatory approach for the OAIC that considers risk in a proportionate manner and is not risk averseSupporting OAIC’s Commissioners to set the strategic direction of the OAIC, communicating that direction internally and externally, and leading your team to deliver on it.The key duties of the position include:Leading the FOI Case Management, Privacy Case Management, and Intake and Triage branches, enhancing approaches to delivery while balancing competing demands on resources and engaging with risk to deliver the best outcomes for the community and position the OAIC for the futureInitiating and overseeing the implementation of multiple, integrated change initiatives with outcomes that significantly impact communities, stakeholders and services, while working under high scrutinyActing as deputy to one of the OAIC’s Commissioners, which includes supporting the Commissioners in all aspects of their work, as required. This includes representing the OAIC publicly, under parliamentary or other external scrutiny, with external stakeholders, and making complex and contested statutory decisionsEnsuring the OAIC’s delivery of services to the Australian community to promote and uphold access to information rights, including through leading process reform to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of privacy and FOI complaints, IC reviews, and other casework functions completed by the OAICLeading the development of systems and processes to ensure teams and individuals within the Information Rights division are performing effectively and efficientlyEffectively overseeing the appropriate expenditure of fundsGuiding and directing the leadership group of the Information Rights Division to develop and nurture a high performing, multidisciplinary, collaborative and innovative culture across the division and the office that is aligned with OAIC’s guiding principlesDeveloping and overseeing the implementation of strategies (within and external to the OAIC) to reduce or eliminate the OAIC’s backlog of caseworkLeading and overseeing critical stakeholder relationships including across government, in academia, the private sector and the Minister’s Office, and ensuring staff across the Information Rights division are engaging effectively with stakeholders, positioning the OAIC as a trusted regulator; andEstablishing and driving a strategic agenda that aligns with and supports the Commissioners’ priorities and agency purpose.Job Specific Capabilities, Skills & ExperienceWe are seeking applications from candidates who have:Legal qualifications or extensive experience managing in a regulatory environment requiring an expert level understanding of legislationDemonstrated experience in the proportionate management of resources to achieve effective and timely regulatory outcomesExceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams, and a demonstrated commitment to developing and empowering staffDemonstrated experience in leading agencies or significant business areas through changeExperience in managing the development and implementation of organisational policies, programs and approaches to work that is complexIn depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1988, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledgeAbility to provide impartial and forthright advice to ministers and agency-head level leaders, giving consideration to organisational and government prioritiesDesirable:Management or public administration qualifications (e.g., MBA/MPA).These duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and Office policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the Office may re-assign the duties of an employee from time to time.EligibilitySection 22 of the Public Service Act 1999 requires that APS employees must be Australian citizens.There are restrictions on employment of people who have, within the previous 12 months, accepted a redundancy benefit from an APS agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer.For the duration of your employment with the OAIC you will be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 and meet required background, identification and character checks.Note: All duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and OAIC policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the OAIC may re-assign the duties of an employee from time to time.NotesHow to ApplyPlease complete the application form found in the job pack on our website https://www.oaic.gov.au/about-us/join-our-team/.Please provide a statement of claim of up to 2 A4 pages, addressing your interest, motivation and fit for the role. Your statement should include the use of practical and professional examples as relevant to the role and the job specific capabilities, skills and experience outlined above. Your application form, CV and statement of claim should be collated as one document (where possible) and sent in a single email to: ****@oaic.gov.au. Please ensure your email includes your full name in the email subject field, along with the job reference number found on the front page of this pack.Getting to know the Office of the Australian Information CommissionerThe Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is an independent agency within the Attorney-General’s portfolio. Our primary functions are privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. Our responsibilities include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions, handling complaints, and providing guidance and advice.Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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