Information and Privacy Officer

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

About the Opportunity 

The Information & Privacy Officer is responsible for managing all right to information applications, administrative access applications and privacy complaints received by the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of RTI, administrative access, and privacy complaints.
• Provide expert advice and support to staff on RTI, administrative access and privacy obligations.
• Conduct investigations and recommend findings to the Privacy Officer.
• Support the management and remediation of Personal Identifying Information
• Develop and maintain RTI, administrative access and privacy complaint resources for stakeholders.
• Deliver staff training and education on RTI, administrative access and privacy matters.
• Maintain accurate records to support compliance and reporting requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes and update related policies and procedures.

About you

• The occupant of this position will hold relevant undergraduate qualifications (preferably legal qualifications) with at least two (2) years-experience in a similar role or have an equivalent level of expertise obtained from a combination of experience, training, professional accreditation and qualification.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full time, continuing opportunity primarily based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site university, you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 7 – Base range - $104,504.60 - $113,219.43 + 17% superannuation. Full package range - $122,270.38 - $132,466.72.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith? 
 
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acqusition Partner on [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 6th September at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.