Senior Specialist Privacy

Northern Territory Government; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Six weeks recreational leave

Three weeks personal leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Shutdown days during Christmas

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Northern Territory Government is seeking an Administrative Officer 6 to join the central Privacy Unit within Information Services. The role supports agencies across the Territory to interpret privacy obligations and implement practical information management practices.

You will deliver guidance, training and resources to build privacy capability, contribute to privacy by design, and mentor team members in delivering privacy services across multiple NT regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in privacy, information management, governance, compliance, policy or another role involving the interpretation and application of legislation.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and in plain English.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or other capability building activities.
• Sound judgement, discretion and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a sensitive and confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Northern Territory Government agencies to help them manage and meet their privacy obligations.
• Provide practical guidance on privacy principles, information handling, and relevant legislation.
• Design and deliver training and resources that build privacy awareness and capability across government.
• Contribute to privacy by design initiatives and improvements to policies, resources and privacy practices.
• Support and mentor colleagues involved in the delivery of privacy services.

Skills

Privacy knowledge

Information governance

Policy interpretation

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Discretion

Organization skills

Communication

Education

Privacy or information management experience

Job description

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $121,018 - $134,714

(including salary $102,505 - $114,282)

Freedom of Information and Privacy Unit, Information Services

All NT Regions

Several full time ongoing vacancies are available

Do you enjoy helping organisations manage information responsibly and navigate complex privacy issues?

Join the Northern Territory Government’s central Privacy Unit and help agencies across the NT strengthen privacy practice, build capability and meet their legislative obligations.

As Senior Specialist Privacy, you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders across government to provide practical support and training. You will help agencies interpret and apply privacy requirements and support a consistent approach to managing information responsibly.

What you'll do

• Partner with Northern Territory Government agencies to help them manage and meet their privacy obligations.
• Provide practical guidance on privacy principles, information handling, and relevant legislation.
• Design and deliver training and resources that build privacy awareness and capability across government.
• Contribute to privacy by design initiatives and improvements to policies, resources and privacy practices.
• Support and mentor colleagues involved in the delivery of privacy services.

What we're looking for

• Experience in privacy, information management, governance, compliance, policy or another role involving the interpretation and application of legislation.
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical advice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and in plain English.
• Experience delivering training, coaching or other capability building activities.
• Sound judgement, discretion and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a sensitive and confidential environment.

Why join us?

You will have access to competitive NT Government employment conditions including 12% superannuation, six weeks recreational leave, three weeks personal leave, 17.5% annual leave loading and three paid shutdown days over Christmas. Flexible working arrangements may also be available, subject to operational requirements.

This ongoing AO6 role offers broad exposure across government through a specialist central team and is available across all Northern Territory regions

Explore working with us

• About DCDD
• DCDD Strategic Plan 2024-2028
• Join The Territory (Info page)

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Sally Major, Senior Manager Privacy on 08 8999 5383 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 51268

Closing date: 30/09/2026