Position Title: AO7 Principal Right to Information & Privacy Advisor
Employment Type: Temporary / Contract (Until 4 December 2026, with potential for extension)
Location: Brisbane, QLD (Hybrid options available)
Hourly Rate: $96.19 per hour + superannuation
About the Role
Are you an expert RTI and Privacy practitioner with proven leadership capabilities? We are seeking a Principal Right to Information & Privacy Advisor to lead, manage, and administer departmental compliance with the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) across a dynamic portfolio.
In this high-level advisory position, you will oversee complex access and privacy matters, exercise delegated statutory decision-making authority, mentor team members, and drive privacy risk governance across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
... - Expert Advisory: Provide high-level guidance to departmental officers and the public on complex RTI Act, IP Act, and access practices.
- Complex Case Management: Lead complex legislative and non-legislative access requests, including subpoenas, non-party disclosures, and requests under the Public Sector Regulation 2023 (Qld).
- Delegated Decision-Making: Exercise statutory decision-making powers under the RTI and IP Acts, producing succinct, high-quality, and legally sound Statements of Reasons.
- Team Mentorship & Leadership: Manage and mentor team members to ensure accuracy, quality standards, and strict adherence to statutory timelines.
- Privacy Risk Governance: Lead complex Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), identify emerging risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and manage responses to privacy data breaches under the Mandatory Notification Data Breach scheme.
- Strategic Policy Development: Review and improve policies, procedures, and practical tools to ensure best practice across the department.
- High-Level Stakeholder Management: Build and foster strong collaborative relationships with internal divisions and external oversight bodies, including the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC).
About You
- Extensive expertise in the application and interpretation of the RTI Act 2009 (Qld) and IP Act 2009 (Qld).
- Demonstrated ability to exercise delegated decision-making powers and draft complex Statements of Reasons.
- Proven track record in mentoring staff and leading complex Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to represent the organization effectively with external regulatory bodies.
Why Join Randstad as a Contractor?
At Randstad, we prioritise our contractor community. Alongside the competitive pay and rewarding work with your host employer, working through us gives you access to an exclusive suite of candidate benefits:
- Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Enjoy instant savings on gift cards and everyday purchases at leading brands, including Woolworths, David Jones, Myer, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel Sport, Hoyts, and more.
- Health & Wellbeing Support: Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health, financial, and personal Support for both you and your immediate family.
- Fast & Flexible Payroll: Choose from three weekly pay runs to keep your cash flow moving, with instant access to your payslips anytime via the user-friendly MyRandstad App.
- Career Partnering: Gain a dedicated recruitment advisor committed to supporting you throughout your current assignment and helping you land your next opportunity.
Ready to Apply?
If you meet the key requirements and are ready for your next project, click APPLY NOW to submit your resume.
Got questions or need to update your CV before applying? Reach out directly for a confidential chat:
Contact: Blake Price
Email: blake.price@randstad.com.au
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
