Manager Information and Privacy

• Ongoing, Full-time Position
• Location: All of NSW
• Clerk Grade 11/12 – Salary from $145,378 per annum plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core DPIRD values. Everyone has the right to contribute and participate to their full potential. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is respectful, welcoming and flexible – a workplace where our people feel supported, valued, and part of our collective success.

About the Role

As Manager, Information and Privacy, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Information and Privacy team, ensuring that DPIRD meets legislative requirements while protecting its interests. You’ll provide expert guidance on information access (including GIPA Act, subpoenas, and Standing Order 52s), privacy laws, and governance matters (as required), advising senior stakeholders, including Ministers Office and Departmental Executives.

Your role is to strike the perfect balance between open government and protecting sensitive information.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert advice on complex requests for information, ensuring legislative compliance and robust decision-making.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering continuous learning and development.
• Develop and refine policies and procedures to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the Ombudsman, ICAC, and Parliament, to manage sensitive disclosures and reviews.
• Assist in governance-related matters, including misconduct investigations and Public Interest Disclosures.

What You Bring

• Expertise in Government Information (Public Access) Act, Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act, and related governance legislation.
• A sharp eye for risk and compliance, with a strategic approach to information management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication with the confidence to provide expert advice at all levels.
• A passion for transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making.

Not just a policy role, this is your opportunity to drive meaningful change. Join us to play a pivotal role in ensuring DPIRD upholds the highest standards of transparency, compliance, and accountability.

Apply now and help shape the future!

When applying you will need to submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your experience skills and capabilities that align to the role and a resume.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please click here to view the role description.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025, 11:55pm

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Clarinda Sheeley - Director Governance Risk & Audit via [email protected]

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to [email protected] or contact the above hiring manager for a confidential discussion.

About Us: Together, we are DPIRD

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. DPIRD brings together Agriculture and Biosecurity; Forestry and Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development and Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service.

We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.

The Policy, Reform and Evidence Branch leads cross cutting policy development for the Department, with expertise in complex policy and legislative reforms, regional development policy, data and evidence, and regional workforce attraction, development and retention policy and programs.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.