Position Number: 0065516
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department/School: Legal and Risk; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support university information governance, managing FOI requests, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data protection.
- Drive transparency and risk management through expert FOI handling and process optimisation.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
This role drives excellence in university information governance, wielding expertise in Freedom of Information. As a strategic analyst, you'll champion best practice openness and transparency, supporting robust frameworks and tackling complex assignments. You'll forge impactful partnerships across academic and chancellery divisions, delivering exceptional, responsive service and shaping the future of information integrity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing complex FOI cases end-to-end, ensuring strict compliance with legislation and deadlines.
- Providing expert FOI advice and training, driving continuous improvement and best practices.
- Overseeing compliance and quality assurance, aligning with university risk management frameworks.
- Supporting the broader goals of the Information Governance Services team.
- Representing the Legal and Risk team, fostering collaboration and obtaining 360-degree feedback.
You may be a great fit if:
You possess a strong service ethic, placing the employer's interests first and excelling in collaborative environments. You are a domestic FOI expert, capable of translating complex legislation into practical solutions, and adept at streamlining processes through business analysis. Your exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, coupled with strong organisational abilities, allow you to manage sensitive information and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team. Ideally, you will also bring experience in privacy and data protection, alongside an understanding of the University's structure and strategic goals.
You may also:
- Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
- Have business analysis and process mapping skills and a demonstrated ability to streamline and simplify complex methods or concepts.
- Bring expert knowledge of domestic legislation and practices regarding FOI and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical advice, tools and programs.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Legal and Risk
Legal and Risk is a vibrant and dynamic business unit. We pride ourselves on our collegiate approach to working across teams, functions, faculties, and disciplines, and touch all areas of the University’s operations. Our work is interesting, challenging and rewarding, with possibly the most diverse range of clients you’ll ever get an opportunity to work with in one organisation. The leadership team are champions of professional development and will support your growth in a way that suits you. We have a strong commitment to our values and behaviours, and we recognise and reward our peers when we see those behaviours being demonstrated. We have an inclusive culture that encourages participation in many regular and ad-hoc social and wellbeing activities.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
