Shoalhaven City Council
Information & Privacy Officer
Posted: 07 Mar
Closes: 24 Mar
Closes: 24 Mar
, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Salary: $64,100 - $74,620 pro rata p.a. plus 11.5% Super
- Work as part of a dedicated and friendly team
- Permanent position - 4 days per week (consecutive days)
About the role
This is a permanent, part time role working 4 consecutive days, totalling 28 hours per week with the ability to work 1 day from home. Located at Council's Nowra Administration Building, this role is responsible for liaising with stakeholders to review and handle formal and informal GIPA applications, CCTV requests, customer requests, subpoenas and document orders, ensuring any release aligns with Council's obligations under legislation.
This is a permanent, part time role working 4 consecutive days, totalling 28 hours per week with the ability to work 1 day from home. Located at Council's Nowra Administration Building, this role is responsible for liaising with stakeholders to review and handle formal and informal GIPA applications, CCTV requests, customer requests, subpoenas and document orders, ensuring any release aligns with Council's obligations under legislation.
The vibrant & friendly Business Assurance & Risk team are a group of dedicated professionals with an eye for detail and legislative compliance all while fostering a nurturing and positive work environment.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
Duties
Reporting directly to the Governance Coordinator, the focus of this position is to:
Reporting directly to the Governance Coordinator, the focus of this position is to:
- Responsibility and authority to process Government Information (Public Access) GIPA applications,
- Receive, process and determine applications made under the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 with specific reference to:
- Act as Councils decision maker in determining GIPA applications.
- Conduct file and document searches.
- Research files, records and other information using knowledge and research skills to retrieve information
- Collate relevant statistics for publication in Council’s Annual Report.
- Ensure Council complies with the requirements of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act (HRIPA) in terms of:
- Develop and implement systems, policies and procedures to ensure protection of personal information (including use, disclosure, storage and destruction)
- Process and determine requests for suppression of personal details from Public Registers.
- Provide specialist advice to staff and external customers.
*Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities performed in this role*
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Relevant formal qualifications in Information/Records Management or equivalent or demonstrated experience in an Information and Privacy Officer type role.
- Class C Driver’s Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
*Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of skills and experiences needed to perform this role*
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
We are committed to creating a positive culture and strong team environment, and offer a range of benefits:
- Generous Leave Entitlements
- Long Service Leave After 5 Years
- 9 Day Fortnight for Outdoor Staff
- Flexitime for Indoor Staff
- Remote Working Arrangements
- Fitness Passport
- Novated Lease Arrangements
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Training and Development Programs
How to Apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
- How do you manage your time and prioritise your workload to ensure competing deadlines are met
- Please outline your qualifications and experience relevant to this position.
- Briefly describe your experience interpreting and applying the NSW relevant legislation being; GIPAA, HRIPA and PPIPA
- What experience do you have preparing formal documentation? i.e. letters, reports, Notice of Decision / Determination etc
Contact: Brooke Aldous - Governance Coordinator - 02 4429 3316
Applications Close: Sunday 23 March 2025 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
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