Title:  Senior FOI & Privacy Officer

About Us

We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance. 

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership.  DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004: 

• Leadership 

• Integrity 

• Responsiveness 

• Impartiality 

• Accountability 

• Respect 
• Commitment to Human Rights. 

About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to perform a senior role in a high performing team providing advice on FOI and Privacy matters.

The Office of the General Counsel provides legal and policy advice to the Premier and Ministers supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and related agencies. 

The Office is seeking a hard-working Senior FOI & Privacy Officer with strong technical, policy and conceptual skills, to be part of a dynamic team.

Reporting to the Manager, FOI & Privacy Team, the Senior FOI & Privacy Officer will:

• have detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (PDP Act) 

• demonstrate attention to detail and a collegiate approach to work 

• have excellent time management skills and an ability to manage competing priorities effectively 

• have strong verbal and written communication skills 

• have the ability to adapt quickly to a new workplace. 
  
  

This role is a VPS5 Fixed Term position available until 31 December 2026. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Matthew Thompson on matthew.thompson@dpc.vic.gov.au or 9922 7683.

How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Thursday, 28 May 2026. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and  
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.