Applications are invited for the permanent full-time position of Principal Privacy Officer.

We are seeking two experienced privacy practitioners to join our dedicated privacy team in responding to privacy matters across our schools and corporate offices.

As the Principal Privacy Officer, you will supervise other privacy officers and manage some of the operational requirements of our growing privacy team.

Become a member of a dedicated privacy team, hone your skills and advance your privacy career while supporting ICT enabled business change, digital innovation and the safe and secure use of technologies both within Queensland state schools and across the department.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

About you:

You will have a deep knowledge of State and Federal privacy legislation to investigate, manage and respond to privacy matters including, but not limited to privacy breaches and complaints. 

You will have substantial experience in reviewing privacy impact assessments have confidence to providing definitive advice in relation to the department's privacy management and compliance, while contributing to the protection of the personal information of our students, staff and parent community.  

As the Principal Privacy Officer, you will work within a supportive team to:

• Provide practical and definitive policy, strategic and operational advice in relation to the department's privacy management and compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 and associated Queensland Privacy Principles and its statutory obligations under relevant privacy frameworks.
• Maintain currency of State and Federal privacy legislation to research, analyse, investigate, manage, and respond to privacy matters and deliver privacy training.
• Identify and make recommendations to address strategic and systemic privacy issues across the department.
• Lead multiple simultaneous privacy matters, handle competing priorities, deliver quality work outcomes and ensure legislative needs are achieved within scheduled scope and timeframe.
• Mentor and share knowledge with other privacy officers and contribute to the development of a corporate culture which is client focused and values innovation and continuous improvement.

The Principal Privacy Officer reports to the Manager, Privacy, Privacy and Safer Technologies, Digital Innovation Division.

You will Receive:

• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to salary packaging benefits
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Access to flexible working arrangements

How to Apply:

• A tailored cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your relevant experience and clearly stating what you could bring to this role.
• A brief resume which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement
• Contact details for 2 referees. Referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history within the last 2 years and one of whom should be your current supervisor.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

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

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CO684751_26P Role Description (PDF, 295KB)
  Role Description