Fixed Term – 2 Years | Part Time | 38hrs Per Fortnight (0.5 FTE)
Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation
This position is classified as a PACS Band 5 ($80,839 - $88,058 per annum, pro rata) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system.
What’s On Offer
The City of Kwinana is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Privacy Officer to join our Governance and Legal team. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to coordinate the City's statutory information requests, support compliance with emerging privacy legislation and contribute to best practice information governance across the organisation.
Working within the Office of the CEO, you'll be responsible for administering Freedom of Information (FOI) applications, Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing (PRIS) requirements, subpoenas, summonses and other statutory information requests. You'll also provide administrative support to Property Services, making this a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys balancing legislative compliance with practical service delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with governance, records management, legal administration or property administration experience who is looking for a meaningful role that supports transparency, accountability and community trust.
Who Are We?
The City of Kwinana is an award-winning local government at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial region and is home to the state’s second fastest growing population. With ongoing redevelopment, including new residential areas, modern community facilities, and improved transport links, Kwinana is rapidly evolving into a vibrant, connected, and liveable city – making it an exciting place to live and work.
This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career while supporting initiatives that make a real difference to the wellbeing, development and success of our people.
What You'll Need
To make an impact in this role, the successful candidate will possess:
- Demonstrated experience in governance, records/ information management, statutory/legal administration, property administration or similar role.
- Sound knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (WA), the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), the State Records Act 2000 (WA) and other relevant legislation.
- Strong ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures, with a high level of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet statutory and organisational deadlines.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear correspondence, reports and documentation and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Well-developed computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Previous knowledge of the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) is desirable.
What’s In It For You?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and an outstanding workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment.
Other perks include, but are not limited to…
- A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
- Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation.
- Three (3) days paid time off during Christmas close-down.
- Additional annual allowance instead of leave loading.
- A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental wellbeing.
- A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees.
- The opportunity for flexible working arrangements.
- Career development, training opportunities and study support.
- Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a CV, a covering letter and a statement addressing the Selection Criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role (maximum two pages) as outlined in the Position Description.
For more information relating to the position, please contact Russell Mark, Manager Governance and Legal on 9439 0218.
Apply online: www.kwinana.wa.gov.au
Applications close: 5:00pm Tuesday 18 August 2026
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
