Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10030
About the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.
An exciting opportunity exists to perform a senior role in a high performing team providing advice on FOI and Privacy matters.
The Office of the General Counsel provides legal and policy advice to the Premier and Ministers supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and related agencies.
Reporting to the Manager, FOI & Privacy Team, the Senior FOI & Privacy Officer will:
This is a VPS5 Fixed term, full-time position until 31/12/2026.
The Office is seeking a hard-working Senior FOI & Privacy Officer with strong technical, policy and conceptual skills, to be part of a dynamic team.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Thompson on [email protected] or 9922 7683.
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description here for the key selection criteria to address in application.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59 pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2026. All applications should include:
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.