Our vision in the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Right to Information (RTI) and Privacy Branch is, “an informed Queensland who understands how the building and construction industry is regulated and who trusts the QBCC to safeguard their personal information”. We make reasonable and meaningful decisions, respecting, protecting and promoting human rights, championing the principles of information access and privacy to empower our communities, our people and our industry. We promote openness and transparency through our practices and the way we work, and help our people build confidence when providing access to information held by QBCC and handling personal information.

Job details

We have privacy focussed opportunity for an experienced privacy subject matter expert, with a minimum of 12 months' experience dealing with privacy related matters under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) (or similar privacy legislation), to support the Manager Privacy embed QBCC's Privacy framework and undertake operational readiness work in preparation for legislation reform compliance  for an initial 6 month contract in our Brisbane West End office.

As the Principal RTI and Privacy Officer, you will have the privilege in contributing to realising our vision as aligned with QBCC's vision of a thriving and resilient building and construction industry inspiring confidence, and supporting sustainable social, environmental and economic outcomes for Queensland. Specifically, you will help us build and maintain trust with our customers and people through:

• Subject Matter Expert input into cultural shift and change management  in respect of operationalising privacy law
• Analysis of information and data to make decisions and provide recommendations and advice in relation to privacy compliance
• Assist the Manager Privacy with preparing QBCC's readiness for IP legislative reform
• Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships regarding handling personal information practices
• Navigating privacy legislation and providing quality advice and technical expertise to staff and stakeholders
• Project managing the review of the RTI practices, processes and systems

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a statement of suitability (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QBCC Position Description_AO6 Principal RTI & Privacy Officer (PDF, 642KB)
  Role Description
  
  QBCC Information for Applicants - June 2024 (PDF, 950KB)
  Information Package for Applicants