Executive General Manager, Regulatory Action

Executive General Manager, Regulatory Action Salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate, commensurate with the work level standards at the SES B2 level.

Location: Sydney CBD (preferred location), however we will consider candidate applications from all other locations within Australia.

Closing Date: Thursday, 21 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT.

About the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Working with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will put you at the forefront of data protection and access to information regulation.
As an independent statutory agency, the OAIC's work is of national significance and plays an important role in shaping Australia's information handling landscape across the economy - from government, digital platforms and the online environment, to health, finance and telecommunications.
Our mission is to uphold and promote Australia's privacy and freedom of information laws.

We are an agency within the Attorney-General Department's portfolio with responsibility for:
Privacy functions under the Privacy Act 1988 and the Digital ID Act 2024 .
Freedom of information functions, in particular review of decisions made by agencies and ministers under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 .
Privacy and confidentiality functions in relation to the Consumer Data Right (CDR) under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 .
SES Leadership Roles in the OAIC SES within the OAIC work as a united team, collaborating and supporting each other and staff in achieving outcomes for the Australian community, and ensuring the agency's success.

You will demonstrate leadership that aligns with the values of the OAIC, which include:
Modelling and championing the OAIC's Guiding Principles ('4 Pillars'): being proactive, proportionate, purpose-driven and people-focused.
Possessing integrity and demonstrating alignment with the APS Values: Impartial, Committed to service, Accountable, Respectful, Ethical and Stewardship.
Empowering staff to make decisions and supporting a shift to a more harm-focused regulatory approach for the OAIC that considers risk in a proportionate manner and is not risk averse.
Supporting OAIC's Commissioners to set the strategic direction of the OAIC, communicating that direction internally and externally, and leading your team to deliver on it.
Teams/Functions the Role Oversees You will have oversight and lead a team of experts in enforcement, investigations and compliance to ensure that the OAIC can regulate proactively and strategically.

Key Relationships You will be expected to develop and maintain effective and productive working relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders including portfolio agencies, government, academia, private sector and the Minister's Office.
You will represent the OAIC at high levels within and outside government.
You will be required to build and maintain strong working relationships across the OAIC, particularly with the Commissioners and SES colleagues.

You will provide leadership, guidance and mentoring of staff within your division to foster their professional development and career progression.

About The Role You will have recognised expertise in regulation and public administration, with broad experience with the types of enforcement and compliance tools used by regulators like the OAIC (including investigations and audits).
You will provide highly critical advice to inform legal strategies to advance compliance and enforcement, together with risk management, intelligence gathering and assessment, and assess emerging issues and trends which may impact on OAIC's regulatory activities to shape and implement the agency's regulatory strategy.

Key responsibilities of the role include:
Providing oversight and leadership to the Regulatory Action division, enhancing approaches to delivery while balancing competing demands on resources and engaging with risk to deliver the best outcomes for the community.
Working closely with OAIC's Commissioners to develop, communicate, implement, evaluate and refine OAIC's regulatory strategy.
Overseeing teams responsible for proactive regulation of information rights, including through strategic regulatory and enforcement action to minimise harms to the community caused by information rights violations.
Acting as deputy to one of the OAIC's Commissioners, which includes supporting the Commissioner in all aspects of their work, as required.
Ensuring the OAIC's regulatory action is targeted and strategic and applied in a way that advances the community's information rights.
Leading evaluation of effectiveness of regulatory policies, operational frameworks and guidelines.
Effectively overseeing the expenditure of funds to support proportionate regulatory action including legal and expert fees and disbursements.
Developing and overseeing case management and litigation strategies to deliver impactful, timely and proportionate outcomes that promote and protect privacy and information access rights.
Guiding and directing the leadership group of the Regulatory Action division to develop and nurture a high performing, multidisciplinary, collaborative and innovative culture across the division and the office.
Leading and overseeing critical stakeholder relationships including across government, in academia, the private sector and the Minister's Office.
Establishing and driving strategic agendas that align with and support the Commissioners' priorities and agency purpose.
Job Specific Capabilities, Skills & Experience We are seeking applications from candidates who have:
Legal qualifications or extensive experience leading regulatory functions in complex legislative environments.
Demonstrated effectiveness in the development and oversight of case management and litigation strategies that deliver impactful, timely and proportionate outcomes for the community.
Familiarity with regulatory litigation processes and understanding of the requirements of the Legal Services Directions.
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams, and a demonstrated commitment to developing and empowering staff.
Demonstrated experience in leading agencies or significant business units through change.
Experience in managing the development and implementation of organisational policies, programs and approaches to work that is complex.
In depth knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and the Privacy Act 1988 , or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
Ability to provide impartial and forthright advice to Commissioners and stakeholders.
Qualifications in Government Investigations and management or public administration qualifications (e.g., MBA/MPA).

Security Requirements You must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

This role is considered an Officer under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and is required to exercise due diligence in complying with the obligations under this Act.

Remuneration and Benefits The OAIC is committed to enabling its people to perform at their best and offers the following benefits:
Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of privacy and data protection.
Access to ongoing professional development, with a capability framework to guide skill enhancement.
Genuine flexibility to help achieve a balance between work and home life.
Additional paid leave over the Christmas to New Year period as well as access to other leave (e.g.
for study or moving).
Contribution to your wellbeing through subsidies for eye health, flu vaccinations and a wellbeing allowance.
The OAIC values diversity and inclusion.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature age people.

How to Apply Please complete the application form found at the end of this job pack as part of your submission.
Please provide a statement of claim of up to 2 A4 pages, addressing your interest, motivation and fit for the role.
Your application form, CV and statement of claim should be collated as one document (where possible) and sent in a single email to: Application Tips Your pitch must be in a font size no smaller than size 10 and using a professional font selection (e.g.
Times New Roman, Calibri or Arial).

Further Information If you are shortlisted, you may be contacted to arrange an interview.
If you are not shortlisted, you will be informed by email.
A merit list of suitable candidates may be established and may be used to fill future vacancies that arise.

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