Executive Assistant

The Office of the Information Commissioner is seeking a highly organised and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-quality, timely executive and administrative support to the Information Commissioner, Privacy Commissioner and Right to Information Commissioner. In this role, you will assist the Commissioners meet their statutory responsibilities while managing sensitive matters with integrity, discretion and attention to detail. This is a permanent part-time opportunity, 58 hrs per fortnight

About us

The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) plays an important role in Queensland's integrity framework and is an independent statutory body that reports to Parliament. We have statutory functions and powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act) to uphold greater and easier access to information held by government agencies, assisting agencies to understand their obligations under the RTI and IP Acts, and use our regulatory powers to improve compliance.

Our purpose – driving government transparency and information privacy.

Our vision – informed community, accountable government.

Our values – respectful, collaborative, innovative, focused.

Visit us at: https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/

Why join the OIC

• An opportunity to join a high-performing organisation, committed to maintaining a vital role in upholding transparency and integrity.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and fosters team collaboration and success.
• Flexible work arrangements, working collaboratively with our employees to balance flexibility with in-office attendance to meet operational requirements.

About the role

The Executive Assistant works closely with the Information Commissioner, Privacy Commissioner and Right to Information Commissioner (the Commissioners) providing high quality, timely and executive administrative services to assist them in fulfilling their statutory responsibilities under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) and Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld). As Executive Assistant, you will have attention to detail, strong communication, integrity, discretion, and an ability to positively engage internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the Commissioners.

From time to time, you will also be required to assist other OIC teams with their administrative needs as part of working in a flexible and team-oriented public sector organisation.

To learn more about this opportunity, including how it aligns with your skills and career goals, and the experience and capabilities required, please review the role description.

Interested in applying?

If you are interested in working with us, please provide the following information in your application:

• A two-page statement addressing the role responsibilities and what you will bring to the role, and your motivation to join OIC.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is expected that applicants will nominate their current, and immediate past supervisors as referees.

Applicants who do not provide a statement and CV/resume will not be considered.

Should you require additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Contact officer.