Senior Information Sharing Officer (PRIS)
Division: Business Services
Position No: 021295
Salary: Level 6, $120,457 - $132,753 pa + Super - PSCSAA 2024
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Fremantle
Closing Date: :00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Information Sharing Officer (PRIS) you will work in a pivotal role in the coordination of PRIS compliance activities in alignment with the PRIS Operating Model and as part of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing team. The role supports these activities to ensure that compliance actions are aligned with business needs. This ensures advancements in the privacy and information sharing space are leveraged to enhance business capability, awareness and compliance.
The position is also an integral part of the team that is responsible for maintaining compliance across: Information Classification within the Department (in alignment with the WA Information Classification Policy); the establishment of an Information Asset Register as a single source of truth for all Communities Information Assets; the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024; and the Privacy Act 1988, to ensure that Communities avoid legal, regulatory, and reputational risks including monetary fines and penalties.
In this role you will be responsible for (including but not limited to):
* Ensuring Information Sharing Agreements are completed in accordance with legislative requirements and organisational standards,
* Monitoring compliance to legislation and Communities policies and procedures,
* Undertaking complex research, analysis, reviews and evaluation of documentation (procedures) in the Information Governance space to identify gaps and recommend actions to ensure capability uplift and improve compliance maturity,
* Providing authoritative advice on information sharing matters to internal stakeholders, including project teams, contract managers, and senior leaders,
* Acting as the primary information sharing contact, providing guidance and support to ensure compliance within business areas,
* Monitoring the compliance of information sharing measures and safeguards, including KPIs and dashboard metrics.
Benefits
* Working at the Department of Communities we offer a safe and healthy working environment, a range of benefits, including attractive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and learning and development opportunities in exchange for your skills, passion and commitment. To view the range of benefits that may be available click here.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Amber Lowe, Project Manager on or via email at
There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 18 months with the possibility of permanency and/or extension.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract or permanent employment in this or similar roles.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply for Job' button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
* A current resume/CV.
* A three [3] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
* An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on or via during business hours only.
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
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Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Courtnie Hayes, A/HR Consultant via email on or via during business hours only.
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
* Application Form
* Information for Applicants