Principal Analyst - Data Evaluation and Reporting
Clerk Grade: 11/12
Annual Salary Range: $149,739 - $173,174 plus superannuation
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time
Location: McKell Building – Haymarket with Flexible Working Arrangements available
About the role
The role provides leadership in data, evaluation and reporting to support the operation of the Mandatory Notification of Data Breach Scheme (MNDB Scheme). This role leads a coordinated approach to the analysis and provision of high-level technical advice on data breaches notified, reporting on themes and trends informed by data, and support a strategic program of work that will lead and contribute to improved compliance and privacy data practices across regulated entities.
Key accountabilities:
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Leads the delivery of high-level technical and analytical support and advice for the MNDB Scheme and provides high-level specialist advice in response to requests for advice and for the preparation of reports and other briefings as required.
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Manage the delivery of MNDB reporting, and monitor reporting outcomes to support compliance and highlight areas of focus.
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Provides timely, expert and strategic advice relating to the evaluation of eligible data breaches, the threat environment, response strategies proposed and the impact and effect of systems and technology in data breaches notified.
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Lead the review of reported breaches, to develop solutions responsive to risks identified and provide expert and strategic advice relation to the evaluation of notifiable data breaches, treat environment, propose response strategies and the impact and effect of systems and technology.
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Contribute to the development, maintenance, and communication about the MNDB Scheme to uplift awareness and compliance.
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Lead and co-ordinate targeted investigative and regulatory actions in response to the MNDB Scheme and provides pro-active, evidence-based advice on issues and developments in data breaches that educates agencies and citizens.
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Manage, coach and mentor IPC staff to build internal expertise, capability and collaboration to develop outcomes and provide services and advice to support optimal organisational performance and meet all governance and legislative requirements.
About you
The IPC are seeking a pro-active individual with experience in preparing and reviewing information, investigating and undertaking analysis with an ability to identify and analyse options and make recommendations.
You possess excellent organisational skill sand able to manage and coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
High level of proficiency in Office 365 and an understanding and interest in systems, and technologies and how they impact and relate to information management.
To be successful in this role you will have:
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Ability to lead regulatory and investigative actions and initiatives.
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Demonstrated experience and understanding of technology platforms, systems, cyber security threats and measures.
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Demonstrated ability to take a system view of information and evaluate and analyse systems and processes.
How to apply for the role at the IPC
Your application should include a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, and an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Applicants invited for interview will be required to complete additional assessments.
Please ensure you respond to all the selection criteria in your application and include your answers to the two pre-screening questions below.
As part of this application process, candidates are required to answer two pre-screening questions based on the focus capabilities for this role:
Question 1:
Describe a situation where you have used and analysed data to identify trends or systematic issues to inform the regulatory strategy to be applied. Outline your approach, the methodology you used and how the analysis informed your strategy. What was the outcome.
Question 2:
Provide an example of where you have evaluated response treatments to data breaches to provide strategic advice on response strategies proposed,the threat environment and the impact and effect of systems and technology. Outline your approach and the steps you took and the recommendations made. What was the outcome.
Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149739 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Meg Rapley via
[email protected].
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026 at 9:59am
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