The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is looking for an inspiring and driven leader to step into the role of Assistant Commissioner, Regulatory Audits & Investigations. Reporting directly to the Privacy Commissioner and providing advice and guidance to OIC's Commissioners and executive leadership, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact by championing initiatives that enhance accountability and privacy across Queensland's public sector. In this key position, you will lead and support teams of auditors and investigators carrying out the Information Commissioners regulatory performance monitoring functions. You will develop and execute the OIC's targeted and strategic approach to regulatory action. In this role, you will have a direct impact on promoting open government and the safeguarding of personal information within the public service.

Job details

The OIC is an independent statutory body with powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) to promote and regulate access to government-held information and protect people's personal information held by the public sector. 

Our vision is building trust through transparency. 

Our purpose, as a contemporary regulator, is to promote and independently uphold information access and privacy rights.  We facilitate greater and easier public access to government-held information and assist agencies understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard the personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament.  

What we offer is: 

• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance once successfully onboarded and approved
• A highly supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters team success
• An opportunity to join a passionate, engaged, and high-performing organisation with a vital integrity role.   

About the Role: 

This role leads and manages the team responsible for carrying out the Information Commissioner's regulatory performance monitoring functions under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act), including investigations, audits and reviews of public sector agencies' practices and compliance with the RTI and IP Acts. 

Your key responsibilities will be to identify strategic and systemic trends in open government and personal information management, develop targeted and strategic approaches to regulatory action, and deliver timely and impactful reports to Parliament on findings and recommendations to improve transparency and the protection of rights in Queensland government agencies.  

As a leader, you will supervise, mentor, and develop a team responsible for an annual audit and investigations work plan, and work with stakeholders across OIC to promote a cross-agency culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. 

You will exercise delegated powers under the IP Act and RTI Act and undertake additional duties as required by the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner.  

This is a permanent, full-time position located at the OIC office in Brisbane City. For all key responsibilities and core capabilities, please see the attached role description. 

Interested in applying 

Please review the Role Description, and provide the following information in your application: 

• A two-page statement addressing the responsibilities, requirements and core capabilities of the role, and your motivation to join OIC. 
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor. 

Further information

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

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by the OIC. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

Documents

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

• Role Description - Assistant Commissioner RA&I SO (PDF, 341KB)
  Role Description
  
  OIC Guideline for Applicants 2025 (PDF, 206KB)
  Application Kit