Description:
The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) is seeking an experienced Senior Review Officer to uphold the privacy rights of Queenslanders. In this role you will be responsible for managing external review applications and supporting delegated decision makers to conduct independent, fair, and timely merits reviews under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP Act).The OIC is an independent statutory body with powers under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) ( RTI Act ) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) ( IP Act ) to promote and regulate access to government-held information and protect people's personal information held by the public sector.
Our vision is building trust through transparency.
Our purpose, as a contemporary regulator, is to promote and independently uphold information access and privacy rights. We facilitate greater and easier public access to government-held information and assist agencies understand their obligations under the IP Act to safeguard the personal information that they hold. Our office reviews agency decisions about access to information, mediates privacy complaints, and monitors and reports on agency compliance to Parliament.
What We Offer Is
- Flexible working options supporting work-life balance once successfully onboarded and approved
- A highly supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and fosters team success
- An opportunity to join a passionate, engaged, and high-performing organisation with a vital integrity role.
You will be responsible for conducting independent external review of decisions made by Queensland government agencies under the Right to Information Act 2009 . Duties include assessing the merits of both routine and complex applications, managing a case load with limited supervision, engaging with review participants to explore opportunities for informal resolution and preparing clear and concise reasons for decision where informal resolution cannot be achieved. You will also provide guidance and mentoring to Review Officers.
Interested in applying
Please review the Role Description, and provide the following information in your application:
- A two-page statement addressing the responsibilities, requirements and core capabilities of 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 preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.
6 Feb 2026;
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