Overview
Privacy and Information Access Officer
Job Vacancy in Whitehorse, Whitehorse Centre
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Position Summary
- Band 6 $44.8228 per hour + 10.5% Superannuation
- Part Time
- New position
At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of and best respond to the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:
- Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery
- Great Organisational Culture
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Good Governance and Integrity
- Long Term Financial Sustainability
The role:
The Privacy and Information Access Officer is responsible for delivering a high-level information access service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Council meets its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
The role also provides Freedom of Information and Privacy advice and guidance to Council staff and members of the public in accordance with Council policies, procedures, processes and industry standards.
About you:
- Thorough working knowledge of the Local Government Act 1989 and 2020; Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and other statutory requirements.
- Highly developed attention to detail attributes and highly developed research and analytical skills.
- Ability to gain co-operation and assistance from internal stakeholders, sometimes involving sensitive issues, in order to exchange information, seek advice and coordinate services and activities.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex legislative information in a clear and easy to understand manner to a range of stakeholders.
- Effectively handle and respond to all FOI and privacy requests in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and timeframes.
- High level of written, reading and oral English language skills.
In return, we will offer:
The ability to make a difference – Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse. Every day you really will see how the work you’re involved in benefits the diverse community.
Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.
An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering – Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.
Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.
Transformation – We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.
Further Information
Further information is available from Angelo Luczek, Coordinator Information Management on 9262 6182. We ask that applications please address the key selection criteria contained in the position description. Applications close 29 January 2023.
Come and be part of the Information Management team and take part in the exciting Transformation journey!
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About the City of Whitehorse
Laid out as the Yukon’s capital city in 1953, the City of Whitehorse is home to the absolute most staggering landscape, skilled craftsmen and imaginative organizations in Canada.
Arranged along the Yukon River on the conventional region of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, more than 33,000 call Whitehorse home. The City partakes in a solid economy because of a solid business local area, which was perceived when Whitehorse was named the top city for business visionaries in 2018 by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The City likewise partakes in a fruitful working relationship with the areas First Nations and the regional government.
Ecological maintainability and obligation has turned into a vital need for the City. Admittance to nature stays a top incentive for occupants who can appreciate diversion exercises all year, a dynamic workmanship scene and a large number of societies as individuals from everywhere the world have chosen to settle more than 60.
There is a justification for why Whitehorse has seen a consistent development in populace; this is on the grounds that it really is a superb spot to live, work and play.
