A07 Principal Right to Information Officer

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal RTI Officer (AO6/AO7 equivalent) to join a fast-paced team supporting both the Department and the Office of the Minister. This is a critical role requiring an immediate start for an initial 3-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension for the right candidate.

As a Principal Officer, you will be the subject matter expert on all things Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI) and Information Privacy Act 2009 (IP), providing high-level strategic advice to the Director-General and Senior Executives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Delegated Decision Making: Exercise formal delegated authority to process and finalise complex RTI applications, ensuring all decisions are legally robust and defensible.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide "point-of-need" advice to the Director-General and the Minister’s Office on sensitive or contentious RTI and IP matters.
• System Leadership: Support the Manager in designing and maintaining best-practice policies and procedures that align with the broader Queensland Public Service framework.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies (such as the OIC) to manage departmental obligations.
• Reporting & Governance: Lead the coordination of RTI performance reporting and ensure the department meets all statutory reporting obligations with high accuracy.
• Privacy Support: Assist with complex privacy complaints and provide expert guidance on Information Privacy matters.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Expert Knowledge: Deep, practical understanding of the RTI Act 2009 and IP Act 2009.
• Public Sector Experience: Prior experience at an AO6 or AO7 level within a Queensland Government RTI unit is highly desirable.
• High-Level Writing: Ability to draft complex statements of reasons and executive briefings that require minimal oversight.
• Stakeholder Management: Confidence in negotiating with and advising senior departmental officials and Ministerial staff.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.