The City of Belmont is a Tier 1 council that proudly offers its residents and visitors facilities, services, events, spaces and plans for the future, enabling the community to live, work and play in healthy, efficient, safe and sustainable ways. The City of Belmont boasts spectacular views of the Swan River, proximity to the Perth Central Business District, has state-of-the-art facilities at the Belmont Library and Museum Hub, plentiful multipurpose parks, and includes Perth Airport's Domestic and International terminals within its boundaries.
The City of Belmont offers employees free onsite parking, easy access to public transport, great end-of-trip facilities, purchased leave, a co-contribution to superannuation, and other great employee benefits.
About the role
Privacy and information sharing/release are core responsibilities for Local Governments. While FOI is long established and central to this role, PRIS is a new and exciting field you can help establish here at the City.
You will be part of creating a culture that respects and considers personal information as a valued asset and ensuring the public can access information they require through approved processes.
Key responsibilities
* Providing advice to other staff on privacy and information sharing/release, so it becomes part of our culture.
* Assisting in investigations connected to privacy incidents and complaints.
* Be a leading figure in the rollout of PRIS within the City of Belmont.
* Delivering training to ensure PRIS and FOI Acts are understood and complied with.
* Creating resources for PRIS and FOI to educate and ensure trust and understanding about what is required of staff to comply.
About you
You are a detail-driven critical thinker with strong organisational skills, able to juggle competing priorities and meet tight deadlines. A confident communicator, you produce clear, high-quality documentation and deliver engaging internal training.
You build positive, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and bring strong digital capability across software systems. Whether working independently or as part of the Records team, you contribute to strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation.
What We are Looking For
* Experience in designing and delivering training programs.
* Experience in understanding and complying with legislation and regulations.
* A strong understanding of PRIS and the FOI Acts.
* Excellent communication skills to convey legislative requirements in easy-to-understand language.
* Ability to identify and navigate adjustments to information practices.
* Proven ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion when handling information.
* Free parking and easy public transport access.
* Up to 16% to superannuation & 17.5% annual leave loading.
* Employee health and wellness program and initiatives.
How to apply
By clicking the "apply" button, you will be directed to the City of Belmont's employment page, where you can access the position description. Please enter your details, upload your current resume and cover letter, complete the questionnaire, and submit your application.
Applications close: 5:00 pm, Monday the 16th of March 2026.
Please note: Applications are considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. The City reserves the right to close adverts early; early applications are encouraged.
Equal opportunity and additional information
The City of Belmont is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. We provide merit-based employment opportunities to people without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at the City of Belmont. If you require additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise in advance.
For more information on eligibility requirements and to apply for this position, please visit www.belmont.wa.gov.au. Further assistance with your application is available by phoning 08 9477 7***.
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