EL1 - Assistant Director Senior Privacy Officer Integrity

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA community including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If youre interested in the role but feel uncertain we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.

The opportunity we have available

As a Senior Privacy Officer (EL1) you will have considerable experience working in a privacy area involving engagement with relevant privacy legislative and compliance frameworks as applied to Commonwealth government agencies or State and Territory government agencies. It is expected that you will work closely with the Departments legal advisers and relevant policy areas in ensuring the Department complies with its privacy obligations and develops privacy best practice in its operations.

What will you do

As a Senior Privacy Officer in the Legal & Integrity Division you will:

• Contribute to the continuous development and improvement of the Departments privacy management framework and its privacy management plan consistent with the Departments statutory obligations including the Departments adoption of a privacy by design approach to policy and project development to help foster privacy best practice and to assist with the Departments compliance with any privacy reforms expected to be introduced in 2024.
• Undertake or assist with privacy threshold assessments and to facilitate and assist with privacy impact assessments consistent with requirements under the Australian Government Agencies Privacy Code.
• Identify privacy risks and contribute to the strategic management of those risks.
• Lead preliminary investigations into potential privacy breaches and confidently provide concise accurate tailored and practical privacy advice to stakeholders.
• Coordinate the resolution of complaints in relation to potential privacy breaches whether that be in relation to complaints made directly to the Department or to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
• Contribute to building privacy awareness across the Department to ensure it meets both its statutory obligations and community expectations in its handling of personal information including the development of training materials and the delivery of training to Department staff.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders such as the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and to participate in relevant government networks.
• Manage lead and mentor staff maintaining a positive working environment. This will involve setting priorities monitoring case-loads and managing resources effectively.
• Be collaborative while also being independent and self-directed in the way you manage and meet your responsibilities.

Demonstrate an approach that is consistent with both the APS and Departments values and where challenges are viewed as opportunities for departmental learning and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive level 1 Work level standards.

Our ideal candidate(s) will need the following skills and experience:

• Be able to lead a small team effectively prioritising and managing competing priorities under pressure and using initiative and judgement to achieve results.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and a high level of attention to detail;
• Be able to analyse and distil complex information and quickly identify critical issues to formulate appropriate advice and guidance.
• Work experience and technical knowledge in the administration of Privacy matters is highly desirable together with the capacity to develop a sound knowledge of portfolio subject matter quickly and a willingness to continuously learn;
• Take initiative and responsibility for your work; and be responsive to the Departments needs and supervisor feedback;
• Have a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and colleagues including those working remotely; and
• Always act with high levels of integrity and professionalism in accordance with APS values and ethical standards whilst working in a fast-paced environment be flexible resilient and a team player with a positive and collaborative work style.

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

The Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the opt in box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access equipment or other practical support at relevant stages ofthe recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or the contact officer if you need any adjustments made.

Minimum requirements for this role include:

• Work experience and technical knowledge in Privacy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and the ability to concisely distil complex information.
• Integrity and Professionalism in accordance with APS Values.
• Effective people management and leadership skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner.

More information can be found atRecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants Australian Public Service Commission.

What else can we offer

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development empowering individuals to set goals acquire new skills and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Access to our Study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities and a positive performance culture we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Improve your leadership skills through the departments Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
• Flexible working opportunities including part time hours home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year with one months accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee) plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth fulfillment and well-being. Experience personal and professional development prioritise your health and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure Transport Regional Development Communications Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• • Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.
  • Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the departments preferred medical provider.
  • Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
  • Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
  • Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.
  • Work experience and technical knowledge in the administration of Privacy matters is highly desirable together with the capacity to develop a sound knowledge of portfolio subject matter quickly and a willingness to continuously learn.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

Applications open: Wednesday 12 March

Applications close: Tuesday 24 March

Application shortlisting: Friday 27 March

Further assessments: Tuesday 7 April

Selection report finalised: Tuesday 21 April

Offers and announcements: Tuesday 28 April

The above is indicative only please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted you may be asked to undertake further assessment this may include work sample testing interviews and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at11.59pm AEDT Tuesday 24 March 2026.

In applying for this position you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your background capabilities and experiences and how these align with the advertised role.

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF no more than 5 pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the Who are we looking for section.

Your application should be received through the departmentsonline recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team onor via email at to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you identify as someone with disability and you require accessibility assistance or more information please email

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