Personnel Area: City Administration and Governance
Branch: Governance Council and Committee Services
Salary Range: Band 7 $123,340 to $134,848 per annum plus superannuation
Work type: 1 x Temporary Full-time
Duration: Up to 2 years
Location: Brisbane City
- Do you have experience working with, interpreting and building employee capability across the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009?
- Are you experienced in driving decisions, enacting the delegated responsibilities of decision maker?
Our Business
City Administration and Governance protect, enable and promote the integrity and reputation of Brisbane City Council.
Our Branch
The Governance Council and Committee Services branch provides excellence in administrative and strategic governance services to Council and external customers in an evolving environment.
The Policy and Compliance team within the Governance, Council and Committee Services branch, is responsible for the management of applications for access to documents made under the Right to Information Act 2009 and is also responsible for the management of applications for access to personal information made under Chapter 3 of the Information Privacy Act 2009. The team also plays a key role in ensuring Council complies with its legislative responsibilities around privacy as outlined in the Information Privacy Act 2009, including investigating alleged breaches of privacy.
The Role
Reporting to the Policy and Compliance Manager, this position will manage the administration of the Right to Information Act and the Information Privacy Act on behalf of Council, including planning, coordinating and implementing administrative and decision making arrangements required by these Acts. This lead role will build capability and knowledge across the organisation and will provide policy, strategic and operational advice in respect of the management, development and implementation of Council’s responsibilities under the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009. This position operates as a delegated decision maker.
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
- strong knowledge and proven experience of the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009, Council’s Local Laws and relevant Queensland guidelines and standards
- strong research and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide accurate advice, interrogate records and analyse legislation and policies
- experience in planning, prioritising, managing and reporting on workflows and important issues
- high quality business improvement and knowledge management capabilities with success in enhancing and improving business systems, reporting, processes and procedures
- strong interpersonal skills, communicating effectively and appropriately with various levels of stakeholders
- proven ability to work effectively within a multi-functional team environment.
Degree level qualifications in Public Administration, Policy, Management or other relevant disciplines is desirable.
Benefits of working for Council include:
- flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
- free gym and wellness centre
- award winning superannuation fund
- generous leave provisions
- competitive salary.
Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE
How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.
This role requires a Criminal History Check.
For more information: Please call Dim Amarandos on 07 3178 5894 or via dimitrios.amarandos@brisbane.qld.gov.au
People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 4th August 2024 at 11:55pm
Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.