At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on privacy and FOI matters while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Join a dynamic department focused on information law and privacy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on privacy and information sharing in a vital role.
- Qualifications: Legal qualifications and familiarity with privacy and FOI legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our client is seeking an Information Lawyer to support a team that provides legal advice on privacy, protected information, information sharing, and freedom of information (FOI) matters across the Department.
The Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and advise on matters related to FOI, privacy, data handling and management, and secrecy provisions in legislation relevant to the department’s programs and activities.
- Work with business areas on drafting Privacy Impact Assessments and data sharing agreements between Commonwealth agencies and third parties.
- Undertake activities to ensure the department meets its requirements under the privacy code, including helping and supporting the department’s privacy champion.
- Process and draft FOI requests received by the department and provide advice to the relevant Minister’s office in relation to their FOI requests.
- Draft internal review decisions and submissions to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
The Requirements
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, coordination and analysis skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment, with a focus on quality service delivery to internal clients across a range of matters.
- Familiarity with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth), Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and experience in conducting reviews of projects involving personal information.
- Legal qualifications, a Baseline Clearance, and the ability to obtain a practicing certificate are essential.
Information Lawyer in Canberra employer: Limber Legal
Limber Legal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Canberra where you can make a meaningful impact on privacy and information law. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ongoing professional development opportunities and foster a collaborative culture that values innovation and integrity. Join us to be part of a team that not only champions legal excellence but also prioritises work-life balance and community engagement.
