Macquarie University
Higher Education
GIPAandFOIManager
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“GIPA and FOI Manager at Macquarie University. Skills: GIPA, FOI, Information governance, Records management. Uphold University's obligations. Support management of University records”
Industry & Context.
Independent judgement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience managing GIPA/FOI requests, Sound understanding of confidentiality principles, Sound understanding of privacy principles, Sound understanding of information governance principles, Ability to apply legislation pragmatically, Well-developed coordination skills, Well-developed communication skills, Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, Experience in higher education sector, Experience in public sector, Familiarity with enterprise recordkeeping systems, Familiarity with record retrieval practices, Experience developing guidance materials, Experience developing training materials
Nice to Have
Experience in a university records and information unit
What You'll Do.
Uphold University's obligations
Support management of University records
Support digitisation of University records
Exercise independent statutory judgement
Determine access applications
Manage GIPA/FOI matters lifecycle
Assess GIPA/FOI matters
Consult on GIPA/FOI matters
Track GIPA/FOI matters
Determine GIPA/FOI matters
Review GIPA/FOI matters
Ensure lawful responses
Ensure timely responses
Ensure defensible responses
Work with business areas
Ensure accuracy of records
Ensure completeness of records
Ensure defensibility of records
Ensure institutional compliance
Manage consultation requirements
Manage internal review processes
Manage external review processes
Manage reporting requirements
Escalate systemic risks
Escalate material risks
Provide guidance to business areas
Provide advice on GIPA/FOI obligations
Provide advice on discoverability
Provide advice on exemptions
Provide advice on records management obligations
Provide advice on information management obligations
Monitor recurring issues
Partner with Data Governance
Partner with Privacy functions
Embed consistent approaches
Embed integrated approaches
Contribute to Records & Information governance uplift
Develop guidance materials
Develop training resources
Develop workflow documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Office of General Counsel; Records and Information unit; Data Governance; Privacy functions; Business areas
Communication Scope
Plain-language guidance
Full Job Description
## **PRIMARY DETAIL** The GIPA and FOI Manager upholds the University's obligations under various NSW and Federal Act's as the Right to Information Officer and supports the management and digitisation of University records. * Salary: Up to $155K (HEW Level 9) + 17% superannuation * Full-time, continuing appointment * Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde ** _Uphold statutory obligations, and shape information governance at a university redefining its digital future_** Macquarie University is seeking a GIPA and FOI Manager to lead the end-to-end management of access applications and ensure compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW), Freedom of Information Act 1982, and the State Records Act 1998 (NSW). This is a unique opportunity to serve as the University's delegated Right to Information Officer exercising independent statutory judgement while contributing to a broader enterprise records and information governance transformation. You will be part of a newly established Records and Information unit within the Office of General Counsel, designed to reduce institutional risk, enable compliant digital transformation, and build a sustainable governance framework for the future. If you thrive in complex regulatory environments and want your expertise to make a tangible difference across an entire institution, this role offers both the scope and the purpose to do exactly that. **About the Role** Reporting initially to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating all GIPA/FOI matters across the University as well as supporting the management and digitisation of the University’s records. Your key responsibilities will include: **Statutory Access Management** * Exercise independent statutory judgement as the University's Right to Information Officer to determine access applications under the relevant State and Commonwealth Act’s. * Manage the full lifecycle of GIPA/FOI matters including intake, ass
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