Privacy and FOI Advisor

• Full time, continuing role based in Melbourne CBD
• A new role coordinating activities to support the RMIT Privacy Office and the University’s Freedom of Information obligations
• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements (would consider a 4 day working week)

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the Portfolio

The Finance and Governance portfolio partners with other areas of the university in achieving the organisations objectives, by strategically orienting its provision of financial, legal, analytics, risk and assurance and secretarial services to the delivery of the core operations of the university.

About you

This exciting new position will support the privacy advisory function and facilitate the transition of Freedom of Information (FOI) from Legal Services to our Internal Audit, Compliance Risk and Regulation group.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Governance & Compliance, you will support the day to day operations in the Privacy Office including FOI coordination. You will be required to:

• Contribute to the management, development, implementation and maintenance of privacy strategy and an effective privacy management framework to support the University’s privacy compliance commitments;
• Support the Senior Privacy and Compliance Advisor and Assistant Director, Governance and Compliance in facilitating and delivering the work of the Privacy Office;
• Contribute to the delivery of privacy communication initiatives, training and awareness programs to foster good practices and to support privacy practice across the RMIT Group;
• Manage the privacy register and privacy impact assessment workflow
• Assist with the management and review of freedom of information requests submitted to RMIT;
• Liaise with key stakeholders to ensure freedom of information requirements are met in a timely manner and with confidentiality and integrity;
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of good practice privacy and freedom of information management.

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We’re proud to share with you some of our wins:

• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines;
• We placed 11th in the 2019 Talent Board APAC Candidate Experience Awards;
• RMIT was placed 10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018;
• We were named as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019;
• We achieved Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019;
• We were recognised as a top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility with the Australian Network on Disability;
• The launch of our second Reconciliation Plan, Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” - an important step in our reconciliation journey. 

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.

 HEW 7 - Privacy and FOI Advisor.pdf

Applications close on Monday, 9th March at 11.55pm. 

RMIT welcomes and encourages candidates with disability to apply for our roles. If you require an adjustment to equitably participate in the recruitment process then please email Kassie at talentsupport@rmit.edu.au with your request, letting us know your preferred method of communication.  

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au