Senior Privacy Officer - Privacy & Safer Technologies

Job Description

Senior Privacy Officer - Privacy & Safer Technologies Education (Organisation site)Information and Technologies Branch - People, Information and Communication Services Division Applications are invited for two permanent full-time vacancies as Senior Privacy Officer. Join our dedicated privacy team in responding to privacy matters across our schools, corporate and regional offices. This is an exciting opportunity for privacy professionals to work on a diverse range of matters and make a significant impact within a high-profile Queensland government agency, while assisting with the implementation of Queensland's new Information Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023. The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. Your Role: The department's Privacy team is currently comprised of a Manager, a Principal Privacy Officer, two Senior Privacy Officers, and one Privacy Officer.This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and advance your privacy career while supporting the department to protect the personal information of our Queensland state school students and stakeholders and provide privacy advice to assist in the safer use of technologies for teaching and learning. About You: As a Senior Privacy Officer, you will help champion a culture of privacy by design and engage across the department on a diverse range of business initiatives. You will have experience providing definitive advice in relation to privacy management and compliance with relevant legislative privacy frameworks, including the management of privacy breaches and privacy complaints, while contributing to the protection of the personal information of our students, staff, and parent community through training and other initiatives. You will also have demonstrated experience or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in reviewing and providing advice regarding privacy impact assessments. You will receive: Professional development and learning opportunities Access to flexible working arrangements Access to salary packaging benefits including novated leasing and bus travel Interested? To apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history). Attach a brief letter (2 pages maximum) addressing: o the requirements as outlined in the sections "Your opportunity" and "Your role" o why you are interested in and capable of performing the role. This should not be a restatement of your resume, but rather your opportunity to tell us about yourself, highlighting how your experience, skills, knowledge, and personal attributes make you the best person for the job. 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). 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 candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr