Job opportunity

Lead the delivery of privacy and information sharing reform across a complex legal organisation.

About the role

The State Solicitor’s Office (the Office) is seeking an experienced and capable Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Manager to lead the Office’s readiness for, and implementation of, the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024, commencing on 1 July 2026.

This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Readiness Implementation Project and ensuring the Office meets its legislative compliance obligations. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the PRIS Manager provides strategic and operational advice, leads implementation activities across the Office, and works closely with senior leaders, policy owners and operational areas to embed privacy and responsible information sharing into business practices.

The role combines governance expertise, project delivery and stakeholder engagement, and requires strong leadership capability to guide change, build organisational maturity, and ensure compliance is achieved in a practical and sustainable way. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ruth Thomas - Director Governance and Strategy via email r.thomas@sso.wa.gov.au or phone (08) 9264 1888 to organise a time for a confidential discussion.

About us

The State Solicitor's Office (the Office) enables and supports public centre action by being a centre of excellence in areas of law important to the state. You can find more about the Office, its functions and key contributions here.

The Office is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and value the unique contributions of all employees. We are committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as outlined in our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.   

To support this commitment, we have applied Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) to this recruitment process. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants, however Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

What does this mean? See the attached Section 51 – Guide for Applicants for more information. 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Leadership capability including the ability to influence decision‑making through strong technical knowledge, judgement and advice.
• Proven experience in governance and compliance, including policy development and a sound understanding of privacy and responsible information sharing obligations within a government environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating organisation‑wide implementation activities, translating legislative requirements into practical, sustainable business processes.
• Strong project management capability, including experience in project planning, risk management, governance oversight, reporting and delivery of outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Well‑developed ability to work collaboratively, harness the contribution of others and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience providing clear, strategic and operational advice to senior leaders on legislative impacts and implementation considerations.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused approach, with the ability to monitor emerging trends in privacy and information governance and provide timely recommendations to support informed decision‑making.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the attached Job Description Form (JDF), which outlines the role requirements and selection criteria. This information will assist applicants in preparing their application.

How to apply

If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, apply now by submitting:

• A Comprehensive CV outlining your experience and key achievements related to the position.
• A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing the key criteria as outlined above. Please use this as an opportunity to tell us about some situations you have experienced that demonstrate these key criteria to support your claims.
• Copies of any relevant qualifications.

Note: during the selection process we'll be assessing applicants against all the qualifications outlined in the JDF.

Please allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.

To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of the State Solicitor's Office, you can enjoy the following:

• Generous leave entitlements, including 3 extra public service holidays per year.
• Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff.
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary packaging is available.
• 12% Superannuation
• Discounted Private Health Insurance with eligible providers.
• Access to a fitness passport - use any eligible gym, Australia wide!

Other important information

Support

If you have access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate at any stage of the selection process, please can contact SSOHR at ssohr@sso.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Subsequent Vacancies

The Office may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants. 

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in the Department for a period of twelve (12) months.

The recommended applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment screening process prior to appointment. This includes undergoing employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.