Senior Privacy and Access to Information Officer

Division: Corporate Services

Business Unit: Internal Audit & Complaints Resolution

Title: Senior Privacy and Access to Information Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $98,787.69 to $114,807.35 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

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Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community. 
Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• A culture of supporting continuous professional development 
• Mentorship opportunities available for aspiring leaders 
• Genuine work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 

Our opportunity :

The key focus areas of this role include: 

• Assist with the identification, development and implementation of appropriate right to information and information privacy procedures and practices to ensure the ongoing efficient and effective implementation of right to information and information privacy within the team, business unit and wider organisation.
• Provide specialist technical, legislative, and operational guidance across council to embed privacy-by-design.
• Monitor and address complex, sensitive, and/or escalated enquiries to ensure the timely and effective resolution of issues, and help drive a culture that demonstrates Council’s commitment to customer service.

About you :
We are seeking a specialist in access to information and privacy. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the ability to manage a high volume of applications efficiently, ensuring compliance with legislative timeframes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to relevant policies and procedures. Resilience, attention to detail, and the capacity to work autonomously are key attributes for success in this position.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on 4 May 2025
• Expected Interview Date: Week commencing 12 May 2025
• Questions? Please call Chris Wilson 02 8495 6179

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.