Senior Governance Officer

• Permanent full time opportunity
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Work from home 2 days per week
• Professional learning and development opportunities available
• Generous leave entitlements
• Health and wellbeing initiatives

Banyule City Council is hiring a Senior Governance Officer to provide governance advice in the areas of Freedom of Information, Privacy & Data Protection and Public Transparency.

The Governance and Integrity Department enhances governance practices, improves decision-making, and effectively manages critical functions. It addresses statutory functions, strengthens preparedness for elections and caretaker conventions, and streamlines responsibilities to foster staff, councillor, and community confidence in integrity matters.

About the role:

• Act as Councils key Senior Governance, Freedom of Information (FOI) and Public Transparency Officer by supporting Council to meet its obligations under Local Government Act 2020 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
• Support the development and maintenance of Councils Privacy Framework, provide high level privacy and data protection advice to Councillors and Council Staff.
• Respond to and manage queries from the Community and agencies regarding Council’s privacy practices including the oversight of relevant investigations.
• Oversee and embed Council’s Privacy Policy and Information Privacy Principles as set out in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
• Provide support to the Governance and Integrity Department.
• Provide sound advice, support and drive policy implementation across the organisation.
• Support the Manager Governance and Integrity and Coordinator Governance and Integrity in the implementation of the caretaker and election period.

Skills, experience, and certificates:

• Relevant knowledge and practical experience interpreting legislation.
• Working experience as a privacy officer and freedom of information decision maker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014, Freedom of Information Act 1982, Victorian Protective Data Security Framework and Standards and other relevant privacy legislation.
• Previous experience developing a privacy management program/practice.
• Experience working with Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and elected representatives in a local government context

Mandatory Pre-employment screenings:

• Victorian Driver's License

How to apply:

For more information about this position please access a copy of the position description via the link below. To discuss your suitability, we encourage you to contact Linda Chapple (03) 9490 4275 or Krysten Forte (03) 8673 4375 for a confidential conversation.

To apply for this position, please include your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close: Sunday 20 October 2024 at 11.45 PM

Why choose Banyule?

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email employment@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Our Values:Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community.

Diversity Statement: Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians: Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment: Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.