This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Business and Customer Services (BCS) Directorate supports the EBS objectives and outcomes of its customer by providing value for money corporate services through skilled and motivated people. The BCS aims to deliver services within an environment of standardised systems and processes. The services are delivered through the areas of payroll, finance, corporate information, information privacy and data governance.
The Role
If successful, you will collaborate and engage with stakeholders to provide specialist advice, training, and support to inform strategies which enable the system to respond appropriately to information privacy and responsible information sharing requirements. You will mentor and assist with the capability building, professional development of individuals and the Information Privacy and Data Governance team.
The Principal Consultant Information Privacy is required to operate with a high degree of autonomy, while receiving broad direction and instruction from the Manager Information Privacy and Data Governance, in undertaking research and analysis, in particular of state and commonwealth jurisdictions, reporting on issues, and making recommendations to inform service design and supporting processes.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jill Jones, Manager Information Privacy and Data Governance on (08) 9264 4361 or by emailing jillian.jones@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial knowledge and understanding of legislation and government policy and frameworks relating to records, information and data governance, including current issues affecting information security and privacy and the ability to compliantly apply that knowledge to a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in the development and implementation of information governance frameworks.
- Demonstrated highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively consult at a senior level, across a broad range of settings within the public and private sectors.
- Demonstrated highly developed skills in applying strategic thinking and providing strategic options to achieve outcomes; and establishing and implementing effective change management strategies.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE974097
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 24 June 2025
