Office of the Australian Information Commissioner – Australian Information Commissioner

Job Description

The Australian Government is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the full-time statutory position of Australian Information Commissioner at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

The OAIC is the national independent statutory body dealing with privacy, freedom of information and government information policy. The OAIC exercises certain functions under the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010, Privacy Act 1988, the Freedom of Information Act 1982. These functions include conducting investigations, reviewing decisions that are made under the FOI Act, handling complaints and providing advice to the public, government agencies and businesses. Further information about the OAIC is available at www.oaic.gov.au.

The Australian Information Commissioner is the head of the OAIC and responsible for driving the strategic direction of the agency and for its performance and corporate functions. The Australian Information Commissioner has information policy functions and is also empowered to exercise Privacy and FOI functions.

Information for applicants

The term of appointment is up to 5 years. This is a full‑time position. It is principally based in Sydney, however other base locations may be considered. Information about the position, including remuneration, eligibility and selection criteria, and details on how to apply, is available on the Attorney-General’s Department website Careers page – https://www.ag.gov.au/about-us/careers/statutory-appointments.

Applications close at 5:00pm AEDT on Friday, 24 November 2023.

Enquiries can be directed to [email protected].