Advisor, Information Protection (Melbourne)

About the role Location: Melbourne – CBD and Inner Metro suburbs. Reference: VG/*******. Full‑time, 12‑month fixed term contract – VPS Grade4.1 (salary $100,894–$114,476, plus superannuation). Supportive, inclusive and high‑performing work culture. Why join us The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) is more than elections; it enables all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts state and local council elections and promotes public awareness of electoral issues in the community. Our goal is to remain change‑ready and responsive to legislative changes and community expectations in a dynamic, complex environment. We provide a values‑driven workplace culture that values excellence and innovation, offers professional development and opportunities to broaden experience through internal working groups and committees across VEC branches. What you will be doing The role reports directly to the Principal Advisor, Information Protection, and is part of the VEC’s information protection and privacy program leading up to, during, and following the State Election. Working within the Information and Knowledge Management team, you will apply legislation and policy to support compliance, manage sensitive information matters, and contribute to key projects that ensure the secure handling and release of information across the organisation. Key responsibilities
- Support the Information and Knowledge Management State Election work program.
- Respond to privacy queries, complaints and incidents, applying relevant legislation and policy.
- Provide advice and conduct privacy and risk assessments.
- Manage FOI and information‑sharing requests in line with legislation.
- Drive key projects in privacy, information protection and data sharing.
- Contribute to the VEC’s information release, FOI, privacy incident and privacy advice registers and progress recommendations. What you will bring to the role
- Qualifications or equivalent experience in information privacy, data protection, information release or related areas.
- Ability to apply understanding of legislation to provide advice to stakeholders in the Information Protection domain.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- A creative approach to problem solving.
- Commitment to the VEC’s core values. Equal employment opportunity We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces and at the ballot box with the people we serve, aiming to create an inclusive, equitable, and secure workplace for all. Clearances and disclosures Successful applicants must satisfy character clearance requirements, including a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a working with children check. In accordance with Section17A of the Electoral Act, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rw3b4