Expression of Interest – PRIS, FOI & Information Governance Professionals

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Expression of Interest – Privacy, FOI & Information Governance Professional Location: Perth, WA Employment Type: Contract Sector: State Government and Public Sector About the Opportunity DFP Recruitment is seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced professionals across the Privacy, Freedom of Information (FOI), Information Governance, Records Management, and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) sectors for upcoming opportunities within Western Australian Government agencies. As organisations continue to strengthen their governance, privacy, and information management capabilities, there is increasing demand for professionals who can support compliance, policy development, information sharing, records management, and legislative obligations. Key Responsibilities - Freedom of Information (FOI) • Manage and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests in accordance with relevant legislation and statutory timeframes. • Assess, review, and determine access to information, including the application of exemptions and redactions where required. • Conduct document searches, retrieval, and analysis across multiple business areas and information systems. • Prepare decision notices, correspondence, reports, and recommendations relating to FOI matters. • Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on FOI legislation, policies, and compliance obligations. • Liaise with applicants, internal stakeholders, and external review bodies to facilitate timely outcomes. • Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement of FOI processes, governance, and reporting activities. Key Responsibilities - Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing • Provide advice and guidance on privacy, responsible information sharing, and information governance matters. • Support the implementation and ongoing compliance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024 . • Conduct and review Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) to identify and mitigate privacy risks. • Develop, review, and maintain privacy policies, procedures, frameworks, and governance documentation. • Assess and manage privacy risks, incidents, breaches, and compliance obligations. • Collaborate with stakeholders to support responsible information-sharing arrangements and best-practice data governance. • Deliver privacy awareness, training, and organisational readiness activities to strengthen compliance and capability. About You We are interested in speaking with candidates who possess experience in one or more of the following areas: • Privacy and data governance • Freedom of Information (FOI) • Information governance • Records management • Information management systems (e.g., TRIM/Content Manager) • Policy development and implementation • Compliance and risk management • Responsible information sharing • Legislative interpretation and advisory services • Public sector governance Desired Skills and Experience Knowledge of privacy and information governance principles. • Experience working within government or other highly regulated environments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities. • Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. • Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information. • Experience interpreting legislation, policies, and regulatory frameworks. Typical Roles May Include • Privacy Advisor • Privacy Officer • FOI Coordinator • FOI Officer • Information Governance Advisor • Information Advisor • Records Manager • Information Management Officer • Governance Officer • Senior Policy Officer • Project Officer (Privacy or Information Governance) Register Your Interest If you have experience within privacy, FOI, records management, information governance, or related disciplines and would like to be considered for upcoming opportunities, we encourage you to submit your resume. Whether you are actively seeking your next role or simply interested in hearing about future opportunities, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Apply now or contact DFP Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application. DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs. By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. 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