Full Time continuing opportunity Leverage your expertise in the Government Information (Public Access) Act to navigate complex and sensitive matters Base Salary $150,628 - $156,277 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Senior Manager, Information Access (GIPA Act) ensures ongoing compliance and continuous improvement of the University’s information access responsibilities under the Government Information (Public Access) Act and other relevant information access obligations. The role is responsible for leading day-to-day operations across the Information Access Team in the University’s Archives and Records Management Services area. This role will maintain University-wide compliance with freedom of information requirements and provide high-level expert advice on compliance and information access legislation. They coordinate support all University information access requests, support the implementation of strategies to improve the University’s information access maturity, including developing strategies for increasing proactive disclosure and mandatory disclosure compliance and maintaining adherence to all mandatory GIPA Act reporting. The Senior Manager, Information Access is a key relationship manager within the University community and works with business partners across the organisation to respond to often complex and sensitive information access requests in alignment with strict legislative timeframes. Your key responsibilities will be to: lead the day-to-day operations of the Information Access team to enable information access, legislative compliance and information access request responsiveness across the University community formulate stakeholder engagement strategies and develop relationships across the University and more broadly, to build business capacity and enhance information access compliance lead project management of information access improvement projects provide guidance and direction to the Archives and Records Management Services management team, fostering strategic thinking, innovation, and excellence provide effective leadership and people management and coordination of the Information Access team. About you experience working in an Information Access role within a large and multifaceted organisation extensive knowledge of the application of the Government Information (Public Access) Act and the NSW privacy legislation strong knowledge and experience with access to information, privacy, recordkeeping and interpreting and applying legislation experience in complex case management, including working cross culturally on sensitive issues proven experience in applying technology to provide innovative solutions to problems. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion . How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 01 June 2025 11:59 PM
