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Section 17 document creation – FOIREQ25/00085
1) The SES and Principal/Executive Director positions (job titles; staff names not required) that
were in the final organisation structure approved by the OAIC's Governance Board and/or
the Information Commissioner in 2024, fol owing the organisational restructure project
conducted by Nous Group:
Position
Executive General Manager, Information Rights
Executive General Manager, Regulatory Action
General Manager – FOI Case Management
General Manager – Privacy Case Management
General Manager – Regulatory Intel igence and Strategy
General Manager – Enabling Services
Principal Director – Intake and Eligibility
Principal Director – Office of the Commissioner
Principal Director – Legal Services
2) The SES and Principal/Executive Director positions (job titles; staff names not required) that
are in the OAIC's organisation structure as at 17 February 2025 (whether the role is filled or
vacant, ongoing or non-ongoing):
Position
Role type
Status
Executive General Manager, Information
Ongoing
Fil ed
Rights
role
Executive General Manager, Regulatory
Ongoing
Appointed, not yet
Action
role
commenced
General Manager – FOI Case Management
Ongoing
Fil ed
role
General Manager – Privacy Case
Ongoing
Fil ed
Management
role
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General Manager – Regulatory Intel igence
Ongoing
Temporary appointment
and Strategy
role
General Manager – Enabling Services
Ongoing
Temporary appointment
role
Principal Director – Intake and Eligibility
Ongoing
Fil ed
role
Principal Director – Regulatory Action
Ongoing
Temporary appointment
role
Principal Director – Office of the
Ongoing
Vacant
Commissioner
role
Principal Director – Legal Services
Ongoing
Appointed, not yet
role
commenced
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From:
TYDD,Liz
To:
SMOLONOGOV,Mark; KIND,Carly
Subject:
RE: [For approval] new position - Principal Director, Regulatory Action [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Date:
Monday, 13 January 2025 4:48:54 PM
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Dear Mark
Subject to Carly’s views approved with thanks
Liz
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From: SMOLONOGOV,Mark <xxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2025 5:37 PM
To: TYDD,Liz <xxxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; KIND,Carly <xxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [For approval] new position - Principal Director, Regulatory Action
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Dear Liz and Carly
Following on from discussions late last year in relation to the structure and organisational
needs/priorities, it is proposed to create a new position (Principal Director, Regulatory
Action) within the Regulatory Action division. The position would have a greater strategic and
operational focus, with responsibilities to address areas of high risk for the Agency, build
capability in areas that align with our strategic priorities and ensure consistency and expertise in the
management of our complex privacy matters.
This position will entail higher level responsibilities including:
a focus on all compliance initiatives beyond assessments
managing large team (10+ direct reports)
strategic role looking at matters spread across the division and to align with OAIC
priorities
targeting regulatory actions to address new and emerging harms
reforming the OAIC's approach to regulatory enforcement outcomes to achieve,
proportionate, effective and timely outcomes in accordance with defined regulatory
plans and budgets.
Structural/reporting considerations
Attached is the organisational chart for Regulatory Action. There are a few scenarios to
consider in terms of reporting:
1. PD reports to EGM, with all Directors reporting to the PD or
2. PD reports to EGM, with all Directors reporting to the PD other than; Director,
Enforcement Action and Director, Regulatory Coordination or
3. PD reports to EGM, with another combination of Directors reporting to the PD
Budgetary considerations
I have liaised with Simon and he confirms that there will be no issues with funding
this position, including keeping the Director, Compliance in place
may need to fund the new PD position in the longer term from the MYEFO funding
received, including flexibility with other budget and FTE allocation in the next
financial year
Recruitment considerations and next steps
it is proposed to temporarily place Heath Baker into the PD role given his skills,
capabilities and knowledge in this space
P&C will begin to prepare a formal Expression of Interest to be advertised across the
office in the next week
P&C will prepare an IFA for Heath for this position. P&C will send to Liz for review and
approval prior to sending to Heath
The IFA will also reference the need for the occupant to meet the required
performance measures in order to retain the IFA/remain in the position
For your consideration and approval.
Kind regards
Mark
Mark Smolonogov
Director, People & Culture
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Sydney
| GPO Box 5288 Sydney NSW 2001
P +61 2 9942 4243
M +61
E xxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx
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From:
KIND,Carly
To:
SMOLONOGOV,Mark; TYDD,Liz
Subject:
RE: [For approval] new position - Principal Director, Regulatory Action [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Date:
Tuesday, 14 January 2025 8:58:07 AM
Attachments:
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Thanks Mark. A few comments/edits below.
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From: SMOLONOGOV,Mark <xxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, 13 January 2025 5:37 PM
To: TYDD,Liz <xxxxxxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>; KIND,Carly <xxxxx.xxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: [For approval] new position - Principal Director, Regulatory Action
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
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Dear Liz and Carly
Following on from discussions late last year in relation to the structure and organisational
needs/priorities, it is proposed to create a new position (Principal Director, Regulatory
Action) within the Regulatory Action division. The position would have a greater strategic and
operational focus, with responsibilities to address areas of high risk for the Agency, build
capability in areas that align with our strategic priorities and ensure consistency and expertise in the
management of our complex privacy matters.
This position will entail higher level responsibilities including:
a focus on all compliance initiatives beyond assessments, including monitoring
compliance with enforceable undertakings
managing large team (10+ direct reports)
strategic role looking at matters spread across the division and to align with OAIC
priorities, advising EGM on best regulatory tool for regulatory action
targeting regulatory actions to address new and emerging harms
reforming the OAIC's approach to regulatory enforcement outcomes to achieve,
proportionate, effective and timely outcomes in accordance with defined regulatory
plans and budgets.
Structural/reporting considerations
Attached is the organisational chart for Regulatory Action. There are a few scenarios to
consider in terms of reporting:
1. PD reports to EGM, with all Directors reporting to the PD or
2. PD reports to EGM, with all Directors reporting to the PD other than; Director,
Enforcement Action and Director, Regulatory Coordination or
3. PD reports to EGM, with another combination of Directors reporting to the PD
[In my view either 2 or 3 is preferable – would like to wait to see what Rowena’s preference
is here]
Budgetary considerations
I have liaised with Simon and he confirms that there will be no issues with funding
this position, including keeping the Director, Compliance in place
may need to fund the new PD position in the longer term from the MYEFO funding
received, including flexibility with other budget and FTE allocation in the next
financial year
Recruitment considerations and next steps
it is proposed to temporarily place Heath Baker into the PD role given his skills,
capabilities and knowledge in this space
P&C will begin to prepare a formal Expression of Interest to be advertised across the
office in the next week [Can we delay the EOI until March so that Rowena can be
involved in appointing the person. They will work most closely with her and I think the
right appointment should respond to her needs]
P&C will prepare an IFA for Heath for this position. P&C will send to Liz for review and
approval prior to sending to Heath
The IFA will also reference the need for the occupant to meet the required
performance measures in order to retain the IFA/remain in the position
For your consideration and approval.
Kind regards
Mark
Mark Smolonogov
Director, People & Culture
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Sydney
| GPO Box 5288 Sydney NSW 2001
P +61 2 9942 4243
M +61
E xxxx.xxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx
The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia and their continuing connection
to land, waters and communities. We pay our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and
present.
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