Info Access & Privacy Advisor, Internal Review

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

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