Assistant Director Information Governance and Privacy

Overview

Lead information governance, privacy and data management for DHW.

Key Responsibilities

• data governance
• records management
• privacy oversight
• policy framework
• enterprise data
• compliance management

Tasks

The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. This position is a Multiple Area Leader. This means that you will lead teams to achieve the strategic direction of a number of different business areas or key priorities. You will implement operational strategy and take the lead for shaping its short- and medium-term directions. You will contribute strategic value by determining the focus areas for delivery through a broader lens and determine the timing of future growth in your business areas. The Assistant Director Information Governance and Privacy leads the Department of Housing and Works’s (DHW) efforts to apply fundamental principles of information management (encompassing records management and tender management) through the creation and maintenance of governance and quality frameworks. The role provides specialist advice in information management principles and tools, including in the structured use of the enterprise data platform. The role also provides strategic oversight of privacy and responsible information sharing ensuring the Department’s compliance with relevant legislation and best practice in data governance.

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Benefits

Salary/Level: Level 8, $157,900 - $171,005 pa, PSCSAA 2024 -generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. -flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week. -corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs. -modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work. -1x Full-Time, Permanent position available -Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group. -access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work. -professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.

About Department Of Housing And Works

-The Department of Housing and Works plays a pivotal role in delivering affordable housing and infrastructure solutions. -With a strong focus on community development, it partners with other organizations to ensure sustainable living environments. -The department is responsible for managing state housing assets, urban renewal projects, and public works. -It undertakes large-scale residential projects, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents through affordable housing. -In addition to residential spaces, the department specializes in developing public infrastructure such as transport and community facilities. -The department’s work spans across urban, regional, and remote areas, ensuring access to safe and affordable housing across the state. -A standout fact is its collaboration with private sector partners to increase housing supply while managing budgetary constraints.

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