Director roles, Multiple positions

Location
Sydney CBD (preferred location), however we will consider candidate applications from all other locations within Australia.
Contact officer for information
For Director, Early Resolution and Director, Reviews and Investigations roles:
Mark Smolonogov (02) 9942 4243
For Director, Early Resolution (Privacy), Director, Investigations and Director, Determinations roles:

Thursday, 6 February 2025 at 11:
59pm AEDT
About the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Working 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's Department portfolio with responsibility for:

privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Digital ID Act 2024
freedom of information functions, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
privacy and confidentiality functions in relation to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA).
Leadership roles in the OAIC Leadership 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-focused
Possessing integrity and demonstrating alignment with the APS Values:
Impartial, Committed to service, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical and Stewardship
Empowering 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 averse
Supporting 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.
About The Roles You will maintain a high level of integrity and discretion and abide by the APS Code of Conduct, combined with a demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety, equity, and diversity in the workplace.
Director, Early Resolution (Freedom of Information, Case Management)
Director, Reviews and Investigations (Freedom of Information, Case Management)
Director, Early Resolution (Privacy Case Management)
Director, Investigations (Privacy Case Management or Regulatory Action)
Director, Determinations (Privacy Case Management)
Job Specific Capabilities, Skills & Experience We are seeking applications from candidates who have:

Experience operating in a regulatory environment
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1988 or the ability to quickly build this knowledge
Highly desirable :
experience working in or with government
legal qualifications.

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.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
The OAIC operates a hybrid work model with a combination of remote working and office attendance.Whilst the OAIC office is located in the Sydney CBD (and preferred), we will consider candidate applications from all other locations within Australia.
The OAIC values face-to-face interaction and fostering connection between our people and with our stakeholders.
The OAIC's hybrid work model expects in office attendance when the type of work or task is better suited to being completed from an office, for example, staff inductions and onboarding, planning days, relationship building activities and project or collaborative work.
Remuneration and benefits EL2 salary:
$136,682 - $155,988 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.
The OAIC is committed to enabling its people to perform at their best and offers the following benefits:

Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of privacy and data protection, paving the way for future career opportunities.
Genuine flexibility to help achieve a balance between work and home life.
Contribution to your wellbeing through subsidies for eye health, flu vaccinations and a wellbeing allowance.
Additional paid leave over the Christmas to New Year period as well as access to other leave (e.g.
for study or moving).
Access to ongoing professional development, with a capability framework to guide skill enhancement.
The OAIC is committed to diversity and inclusion.
We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people.
Section 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.
How to Apply Please complete the application form found at the end of this job pack as part of your submission.
Please provide:
a resume (aim for a maximum of 2-3 pages) and
statement of claim of up to one A4 page, addressing the duties, capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role outlined above.
Your statement should include the use of practical and professional examples of your skills and experience as relevant to the role.

Your application form, CV and statement of claim should be collated as one document (where possible) and sent in a single email to:
*** .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.
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