Advisor, Internal Review and Information Access

Social Services Regulator (SSR); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Social Services Regulator (SSR) in Victoria, Australia, seeks an Advisor for Internal Review and Information Access to provide advice and analysis across the Internal Review Branch. The role involves interpreting legislation, handling complex information, and supporting fair, legally sound regulatory decisions.

You will contribute to statutory internal reviews, manage information requests under FOI, and help ensure privacy compliance while safeguarding the wellbeing of Victorians who use social

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying legislation.
• Ability to assess complex information with discretion.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate and practical advice on privacy, information access and related regulatory matters, including interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Assess and coordinate requests for access to information, including applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, undertaking relevant enquiries and preparing correspondence, analysis and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of privacy risks and incidents, including coordinating responses, maintaining relevant registers and contributing to organisational compliance with privacy obligations.
• Assist with privacy impact assessments, information-sharing arrangements and the development of policies, procedures and guidance to support appropriate information handling practices.

Job description

Advisor, Internal Review and Information Access

The Advisor, Internal Review and Information Access (Advisor) contributes to the Social Services Regulator's (SSR) regulatory functions by providing advice, analysis and operational support across the Internal Review Branch's responsibilities.

Working within the Legal and Internal Review Division, the Advisor undertakes research, interprets and applies legislation, assesses complex and sensitive information, and prepares advice and recommendations to support fair, evidence-based and legally sound regulatory decision-making.

The role contributes to the conduct of statutory internal reviews, the management of freedom of information requests, privacy and information access matters, and other activities supporting the effective delivery of the Branch's functions.

The position provides an opportunity to develop expertise across a range of regulatory schemes while contributing to the SSR's important role in safeguarding the rights, safety and wellbeing of Victorians who use social services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide timely, accurate and practical advice on privacy, information access and related regulatory matters, including interpreting and applying relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Assess and coordinate requests for access to information, including applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, undertaking relevant enquiries and preparing correspondence, analysis and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Support the identification, assessment and management of privacy risks and incidents, including coordinating responses, maintaining relevant registers and contributing to organisational compliance with privacy obligations.
• Assist with privacy impact assessments, information-sharing arrangements and the development of policies, procedures and guidance to support appropriate information handling practices.

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