Please note, as of 9:50am on 8 June 2026 this advertisement has been extended.
The Department of Communities brings together the services and functions of disability services, child protection and family support, community initiatives and regional services reform.
Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program. The program defines best practice standards by creating a carer friendly workplace, enabling staff to balance work and care, while continuing to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.
The Opportunity
As a Manager of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) team you will lead the team across compliance activities for the business.
You will undertake assurance activities to identify and prevent any potential risk of data breach and makes recommendations for policy and procedural changes to ensure ongoing compliance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024. It is also responsible for leading a significant cultural shift to ensure stronger privacy practices are embedded into day-to-day processes.
Additionally, you will lead the team that is responsible for maintaining compliance across Information Classification, establishing an an Information Asset Register as a single source of truth for all Communities Information Assets; the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) Act 2024; and the Privacy Act 1988, to ensure that Communities avoid legal, regulatory, and reputational risks including monetary fines and penalties.
In this role you will be responsible for (including but not limited to):
- Leading the implementation and ongoing management of the PRIS Operating Model, embedding privacy and responsible information sharing principles across Communities.
- Identifying, developing and implementing business improvement activities that have been identified as a result of compliance assessment, data matching and analysis.
- Maintaining and providing effective leadership to staff and builds a culture of collaboration, customer service and performance.
- Preparing and presenting performance metrics including compliance KPIs and dashboards for internal and external reporting mechanisms
- Ensuring statutory notifications to the Information Commissioner and State Chief Data Officer are completed within legislated timeframes.
- Representing the Division on internal and external committees and working parties and represents the Department at various Agency, community and State forums to deliver organisation and divisional outcomes.
The attached Job Description Form (JDF) provides more information about the position. For further information we encourage you to contact Bernadette Doolan, Director IS Business Support on (08) 6215 2528 or via email on [email protected].
There is currently 1 fixed term position available for immediate filling for a period of 18 months with the possibility of permanency and/or extension.
The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of contract or permanent employment in this or similar roles.
Join the Department of Communities
Apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button (above and below) and provide the following documents in Word or PDF format only:
- A three [3] page summary outlining the key responsibilities and achievements you have had during your career in the context of the job description and Essential Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).
A copy of all qualification/s (regardless of the relevance to the role) as specified in your application or resume/CV (if applicable).
- An application form (for hard copy applications only).
Applicants who are short listed will be assessed on all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) during the selection process.
For technical difficulties while applying online, general recruitment enquiries, or to request any document in an alternative format, please contact Emily Parker A/HR Hub Coordinator via email on [email protected]
We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on the following numbers:
TTY/voice calls - 133 677
Speak & Listen - 1300 555 727
SMS relay - 0423 677 767
Integrity and Honesty
The public sector is built on a strong foundation of integrity where employees act ethically, and public sector bodies promote and maintain integrity.
In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information on these requirements, click here.
Equity and Diversity
Communities welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people with diverse sexualities and genders, youth, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Please contact Emily Parker A/HR Hub Coordinator via email on [email protected]
If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.
Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.
Attachments:
- Application Form
- Information for Applicants
