Advisor, Internal Review and Information Access

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing seeks an Advisor in the Internal Review and Information Access area. The role provides guidance on privacy, information access, and regulatory matters within the Social Services Regulator.

You will interpret legislation, assess sensitive information, and prepare recommendations to support fair, legally sound regulatory decisions. The position involves FOI management and privacy governance across programs.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting legislation and applying policies.
• Experience coordinating information access requests and FOI processes.
• Ability to assess privacy risks and respond to incidents with clear guidance.
• Ability to develop and advise on information-handling policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate advice on privacy, information access and related regulatory matters.
• Coordinate requests for access to information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
• Prepare correspondence, analyses and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Support privacy risk assessments, information-sharing arrangements and policy development.

Skills

Privacy laws

Information access

Regulatory analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Relevant qualifications in law or public policy

Job description

THE ROLEThe 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 INCLUDEProvide 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.For more details, please open the position description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [e-mail] apply to submit your interest in this position.