This critical leadership role is responsible for statutory decision-making and the lawful release of protected and sensitive client information under complex legislative frameworks. Leading a specialist team within a highly sensitive, regulated mental health service environment, you will provide authoritative advice on privacy, information governance and legal risk, while ensuring timely, defensible and compliant decision-making across a complex public sector environment.
Reporting to senior leadership, you will oversee a team managing high-risk, confidential information requests and legal notices, including:
* Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
* Privacy Act and APP 12 applications
* Subpoenas, court orders and legal notices
* Client Releases of Information (ROI)
Key responsibilities include:
* Lead and manage a specialist information release team in a high-risk mental health setting;
* Oversee statutory decision-making under the Privacy Act 1988, FOI Act 1982, subpoenas and court orders;
* Prepare high-quality reports, incident reviews and sensitive responses;
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders on privacy, governance and information risk;
* Build strong stakeholder relationships across government and service partners;
* Contribute to policy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives;
* Manage competing priorities and complex case matters under strict legislative frameworks;
* Foster a positive, professional and emotionally intelligent team culture.
Essential requirements:
* Australian citizenship;
* Ability to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
* Proven EL1 experience or equivalent in a governance or statutory role;
* Extensive experience handling FOI, Privacy Act requests, subpoenas and legal correspondence;
* Strong leadership capability in complex operational environments;
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level advice;
* Proven ability to manage risk in sensitive, regulated settings;
* Demonstrated high integrity, professionalism and sound judgement;
* Highly regarded: Experience within the Australian Public Service together with a background in health or mental environments.
If you are an experienced information governance or statutory decision professional seeking your next leadership contract, we’d love to hear from you! To submit your application in strict confidence, click the 'apply' button. Please include a cover letter and resume in MS Word format. For further information, please contact Wendy on 0437 098 ***.
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