EL 2 Director, Corporate Services

About the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Working with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will put you at the forefront of data protection and access to information regulation. As an independent statutory agency, the OAIC’s work is of national significance and plays an important role in shaping Australia’s information handling landscape across the economy - from government, digital platforms and the online environment, to health, finance and telecommunications. Our mission is to uphold and promote Australia’s privacy and freedom of information laws.

We are an agency within the Attorney-General’s Department portfolio with responsibility for:

• privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Digital ID Act 2024
• freedom of information functions, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
• privacy and confidentiality functions in relation to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CCA).

Leadership roles in the OAIC

Leadership within the OAIC work as a united team, collaborating and supporting each other and staff in achieving outcomes for the Australian community, and ensuring the agency’s success.

You will demonstrate leadership that aligns with the values of the OAIC, which include:

• Modelling and championing the OAIC’s Guiding Principles (‘4 Pillars’): being proactive, proportionate, purpose-driven and people-focused
• Possessing integrity and demonstrating alignment with the APS Values: Impartial, Committed to service, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical and Stewardship
• Empowering staff to make decisions and supporting a shift to a more harm-focused regulatory approach for the OAIC that considers risk in a proportionate manner and is not risk averse
• Supporting OAIC’s Commissioners to set the strategic direction of the OAIC, communicating that direction internally and externally, and leading your team to deliver on it.

About The Role

The Director, Corporate Services leads the Corporate Services team and reports to the General Manager, Enabling Services. You will be responsible for effectively managing a team that coordinates a suite of corporate functions in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The role is to be filled on a non-ongoing basis, or temporary transfer, for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Duties include:

• Overseeing:
  • the OAIC’s shared services arrangements with other agencies to ensure obligations are met and smooth operations are delivered
  • all OAIC travel functions
  • personnel security, including processing of AGSVA security clearances, and administration of building and level security passes
• Coordinating assignment, upkeep and audits of all physical assets (laptops, mobile phones and other equipment)
• Managing all office management related functions, including liaison with the OAIC’s facilities provider and building manager, monitoring stock levels of and purchasing required items, coordinating mail receipt and delivery, operationalising of relevant OAIC corporate policies and general maintenance and upkeep of the OAIC’s office
• Physical security of the OAIC’s office, with responsibility to respond to alarm or security guarding incidents
• Other duties as required.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working both independently and in a team, and who possesses the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent communication, including the ability to communicate effectively by telephone, write clearly and deal with a diverse range of people
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume case load under limited direction
• Experience in corporate business operations
• Experience in mentoring and supervising staff and providing ongoing professional support
• The Panel would look favourably on candidates who also have experience in:
  • Working in or with government
  • personnel security
  • Agency Security Advisor roles.

These duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and Office policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the Office may re-assign the duties of an employee from time to time.

You are encouraged to familiarise yourself with the APS Work Level Standards for your relevant classification.

Security requirements

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Position location

This role is Sydney based and requires office attendance at least 4 days per week, given the responsibilities include office management and physical security of the office. The role also requires you to respond to alarm or security guarding incidents if they arise.

The OAIC operates a hybrid work model with a combination of remote working and office attendance at its Sydney CBD location. The OAIC values face-to-face interaction and fostering connection between our people and with our stakeholders. The OAIC’s hybrid work model expects in office attendance when the type of work or task is better suited to being completed from an office, for example, staff inductions and onboarding, planning days, relationship building activities and project or collaborative work.

Remuneration and benefits

EL2 salary: $141,876 - $161,916 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation.

The OAIC is committed to enabling its people to perform at their best and offers the following benefits:

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of privacy and data protection, paving the way for future career opportunities.
• Genuine flexibility to help achieve a balance between work and home life.
• Contribution to your wellbeing through subsidies for eye health, flu vaccinations and a wellbeing allowance.
• Additional paid leave over the Christmas to New Year period as well as access to other leave (e.g. for study or moving).
• Access to ongoing professional development, with a capability framework to guide skill enhancement.

The OAIC is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from people living with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people.

Eligibility

• Section 22 of the Public Service Act 1999 requires that APS employees must be Australian citizens.
• There are restrictions on employment of people who have, within the previous 12 months, accepted a redundancy benefit from an APS agency or a non-APS Commonwealth employer.
• For the duration of your employment with the OAIC you will be required to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1 and meet required background, identification and character checks.
• Note: All duties are to be performed in accordance with the APS Code of Conduct and APS Values and OAIC policies, including Workplace Diversity and Work Health and Safety. Under section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999 the OAIC may re-assign the duties of an employee from time to time.

How to Apply

1. Please complete the application form found at the end of this job pack as part of your submission.
2. Please provide:
   1. a resume (aim for a maximum of 2-3 pages) and
   2. statement of claim of up to one A4 page, addressing the duties, capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role outlined above. Your statement should include the use of practical and professional examples of your skills and experience as relevant to the role.
3. Your application form, CV and statement of claim should be collated as one document (where possible) and sent in a single email to: jobs@oaic.gov.au.  Please ensure your email includes your full name in the email subject field, along with the job reference number found on the front page of this pack.