Full time fixed term role for 6 months
Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
Offering a competitive starting base salary of $124,800 plus super and benefits
Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we’re seeking a Solicitor – Information and Privacy who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of non-litigated and occasionally litigated matters, providing high-quality legal advice that leverages your expertise in privacy and data protection laws. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing innovative risk management strategies, ensuring compliance with key legislation while supporting the Information & Privacy Manager in promoting best practices across the organisation. This position not only enhances your legal acumen but also contributes significantly to the TAC’s mission of effective information management and risk mitigation.
About the Team
The team is structured with a Team Manager overseeing Solicitors, Information and Privacy Officers, and administrative support, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Team members are encouraged to work together while also maintaining the autonomy to manage their individual workloads effectively. This balance promotes both teamwork and independence, ensuring that all voices are heard while allowing for personal accountability in achieving team goals.
What we’re looking for
- Legal Expertise in Privacy and Information Management
You will bring a strong understanding of the Privacy and Data Protection Act, the Health Records Act, and the Freedom of Information Act, enabling you to effectively navigate complex legal frameworks. Experience in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments is essential and experience in managing senior stakeholders is also required. This expertise is crucial for managing sensitive matters, providing accurate legal advice, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Decision-Making and Risk Management
As a key decision-maker for high-profile FOI requests, your ability to assess risks and make informed judgments will be vital. You’ll need to proactively identify potential issues, represent the TAC in tribunal matters, and respond to inquiries from the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner, all while safeguarding the organization's interests.
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Building strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders is essential. Your role will involve working closely with various departments to provide guidance on privacy law, contribute to data projects, and deliver training, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness throughout the TAC.
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Solicitor – Information and Privacy you’ll also:
Be rewarded for great work
We value our people, offering a corporate incentive, salary packaging and a reward and recognition program.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive internal opportunities for development and access to the LinkedIn Learning Digital Hub.
Be supported at every step
Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to set you up for success.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview either face to face or via Team’s. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Felicity Wright on felicity_wright@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on 4th November 2024.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People, Culture & Engagement Team know at People_Culture_Engagement@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices, and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, men, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse, and LGBTIQA+ people to apply for roles.
Child Safety
At the TAC we are committed to the safety of children and young people. For more information regarding our commitment to child safety, please visit our website.