Privacy & Responsible Information Sharing Officer
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts and permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people‑focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
Join our Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) team and play a pivotal role in shaping how the Department of Justice meets its obligations under the new PRIS legislation. This position is all about driving implementation, taking initiative, managing tasks proactively, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance by July 2026. Post July 2026, you'll be at the forefront of safeguarding privacy, providing clear, actionable advice, and enabling trusted information sharing across the Department.
If you thrive on autonomy, problem‑solving, and making a real impact on privacy governance and information sharing, this is your opportunity to lead from within.
To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
* Career pathway opportunities
* Learning and development opportunity programs
* Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
* Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to provide:
* A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
* A statement of no more than two (2) pages answering the following questions. Please provide examples to support your claims:
o In this role, we require someone who understands privacy safeguards, information sharing, and governance processes within the context of the Public Sector. What knowledge, skills or experience do you have that might make you suitable?
o This role will require the incumbent to effectively consult and work collaboratively with stakeholders to implement policies, processes, and legislative requirements in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024. Please outline the knowledge, skills, or experience you have that might make you suitable.
* Contact details of two work related referees.
All Job‑Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed term, full‑time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For further job‑related information, please contact Charlotte Hastings, Manager Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing, on 6***, or via email at ***************@justice.wa.gov.au, for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or 17*** for a confidential discussion.
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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