Daniel Smith Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

In my role I:• Process complex Right to Information and Information Privacy applications and exercise decision making power under the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009.• Research complex legal and policy issues associated with the Right to Information Act 2009 and Information Privacy Act 2009 and impacting on the operations of the Queensland Police Service.• Provide timely high level advice to senior management concerning access and amendment to documents, the application of exemption provisions and public interest factors.• Liaise, consult and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, including applicants and the Office of the Information Commissioner, and conduct third party consultations and consultations on behalf of other Queensland Government agencies.• Contribute to the development of policy, practice and procedures for the release of information.• Provide guidance and assistance to team members to ensure work priorities are met, including quality assurance checks and the processing and completion of decisions case managed within the team.• Provide ongoing coaching, guidance, feedback and mentoring support to team members.

Brisbane, Australia

As Team Leader, I led and managed the day to day operational and resource functions for various sections within Weapons Licensing, Specialist Services Group. Key duties I undertook included:• Led and managed the various sections in the provision of prompt and effective delivery of services to clients and stakeholders to enhance public safety and prevent the misuse of firearms.• Managed and maintained skills and knowledge within the team including performance monitoring and staff development.• Resolved complex problems ensuring solutions are consistent with the direction of the section.• Improved service delivery benchmarks through the implementation of programs of work based on findings including workarounds.• Analysed, evaluated and interpreted statistics and reported findings on a regular basis.• Reviewed and developed policies and procedures.• Represented the section at internal and external forums as required and develop strong working relationships with stakeholders.• Ensured corporate compliance was maintained through the development and provision of guidance and advice in relation to the Weapons Act 1990, Weapons Regulation 2016 and Weapons Categories Regulation 1997.• Audited end-to-end transactions across sections to ensure outcome consistency and quality results.• Assisted in the design and delivery of training programs.• Formulated work unit strategies and delivery of special programs of work.• Analysed performance, client and industry feedback and statistics to recommend programs of work and strategies to enhance public safety.

Brisbane, Australia

As a contractor Information Management Specialist, I developed strategies and advice in consultation with stakeholders to strengthen the University's information management framework and systems. I provided executive support to the Information Management Advisory Group (IMAG) and the Intranet Steering Committee as well as facilitated the Information Management Community of Practice and the SharePoint User Community.

Brisbane, Australia

As Copyright Advisor (Governance), I contributed to the development of information management and retention frameworks to support legislative compliance for the copyright division of the Curriculum into the Classroom (C2C) project - which developed resources to assist educators with implementing the Australian National Curriculum. Specific duties I undertook in this position included:• Undertook and participated in project and organisational change activities.• Resolved problems and assisted in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of departmental services.• Ensured that policies, procedures, specifications, appropriate legislation and quality standards were adhered to in the production of project materials.• Participated in a specialist project team to promote and provide advice as required to management. • Developed and maintained good working relationships with stakeholders.• Provided consultancy services, advice and support to other staff, senior management and clients to achieve quality solutions to meet client needs. • Contributed to the development of quality assurance standards and ongoing evaluation of production services.

Brisbane, Australia

As Senior Research Officer (Machinery of Government) with Queensland State Archives, the lead Queensland agency for recordkeeping and the development and implementation of a whole-of-government recordkeeping policy framework, I undertook high-level research and provided advice on the management of government information in all formats including the impacts of machinery-of-government changes. Specific duties I undertook in this position included:• Researched current and future government changes including the retention, disposal, custody and ownership of public records.• Reviewed and make recommendations to improve the management and preservation of public records.• Provided advice to clients on the recordkeeping impacts of machinery of government.• Coordinated consultation and feedback from clients on new proposals and resources.• Undertook public presentations and prepare reports and briefing notes covering current and emerging issues associated with public records management.• Developed and implement work programs which align to strategic direction and the Public Records Act 2002.• Fulfilled recordkeeping responsibilities in accordance with Information Standards and associated guidelines.

Brisbane, Australia

In this role I managed the Right to Information and Privacy unit for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and exercised delegated statutory decision-making for the Department and the Office of the Premier.Key role duties included:• Managed and coordinated all applications made under the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009 to the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Office of the Premier of Queensland.• Managed applications for administrative access to information retained by the Department and Office of the Premier.• Exercised the delegated decision making of the Premier of Queensland and the Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet under the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009.• Provided high level advice on complex issues relating to the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009.• Represented the Department in negotiations with the Office of the Information Commissioner in relation to external reviews/appeals.• Managed the coordination of document identification and discovery in for compliance with statutory information requests.• Coordinated with the Department's records manager to improve business practices and eDRMS utilisation.• Advised departmental staff and applicants about the operation of Queensland’s Right to Information scheme.• Provided training to departmental staff as required.• Championed compliance with Information Privacy Principles and adoption of proactive release of information in the Department.• Represented the Department at forums on Right to Information and Information Privacy matters.

Brisbane, Australia

In this role I operated in the small team coordinating whole-of-government representation before the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry. I specifically advised and assisted in government coordination, executive briefing and machinery of government identification and direction.Key role duties in this position included:• Developed policy options and provided strategic advice on complex matters relating to government representation before the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.• Worked with the Special Legal Adviser coordinating whole-of-Government positions and responses on matters arising from the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.• Prepared correspondence, briefing notes, Cabinet submissions and Executive Council Minutes on a broad range of legislative, administrative and Commission of Inquiry policy matters.• Liaised with Department of the Premier and Cabinet staff, other government departments, Crown Law, Counsel for the State and the Premier’s Office on Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry matters.• Identified and reported on emergent issues relevant to the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.• Identified and managed a dynamic range of projects in relation to constitutional and parliamentary reform and the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry.• Continued to perform the functions and duties of the role of Senior Policy Officer (Constitution) as required.

Brisbane, Australia

In this role I acted as the senior policy officer for state constitutional law matters affecting the Queensland Government.Role functions included:• Developed policy options and provided advice on a broad range of constitutional and executive government issues, processes and procedures.• Provided high-level support and assistance to the Director and Executive Director on constitutional reform issues.• Prepared requests for advice to Crown Law and drafting instructions to the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel on proposed legislative amendments.• Prepared Briefing Notes, Cabinet Submissions and Executive Council Minutes on a broad range of legislative and administrative policy matters. • Developed Explanatory Memoranda, Bill Books and parliamentary speeches in relation to constitutional and parliamentary legislation.• Managed a range of discrete projects in relation to constitutional reform and constitutional legislation. • Supported the Director in providing high-level constitutional and administrative services to the Premier in relation to calling general elections, by-elections and elections for Senators for the State of Queensland.

Brisbane, Australia

As Policy Research Officer (Executive Council Secretariat), I coordinated, processed, advised on and briefed on Minutes for submission to the Governor in Council and played a key role in the operation of the Executive Council Secretariat: Specifically in this role I:• Managed the physical and electronic storage, retrieval and distribution of Executive Council documents.• Maintained internal registers and databases including the Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies database and internet site and the Letters Patent Register and issue certified copies of Letters Patent.• Undertook research, and responded to correspondence relating to constitutional and Governor’s arrangements.• Coordinated meetings of the Executive Council when summoned by the Governor, liaised with Ministerial staff officers to arrange Ministers’ attendance at weekly meetings and prepared Executive Council minutes.• Provided advice on matters arising from the workings of the Executive Council and with training on Executive Council processes and procedures.• Assisted the Principal Policy Officer in arranging constitutional matters for which the Premier is responsible. This included appointments of Acting Governors or Deputy Governors and Ministerial delegations.• Co-ordinated and assisted in preparing Monthly and Regional Visit briefing notes for the Governor.• Prepared the weekly Schedule of Minutes for Executive Council.

Brisbane, Australia

• Coordinated, compiled, edited and processed responses to inbound documents, in consultation with senior Program Development and Delivery personnel, for consideration and endorsement by the Minister and Executive Management.• Prioritised incoming documents with prompt delegation and referral action officers, as necessary, for preparation of replies in accordance with corporate standards and protocol.• Monitored the statewide consistency of correspondence in timeliness, content and standards, in accordance with government and departmental policies, for the Program Development and Delivery group.• Monitored responses by action officers in relation to issues and influenced changes as necessary.• Maintained computerised records systems ensuring information relevance, accuracy and accessibility. Prepared and analysed monthly performance monitoring reports. Identified issues of concern and instigated remedial action, as required.• Assisted with the development, training and establishment of statewide policies, systems and procedures to improve quality and timeliness of advice and provision of briefing materials to senior management and external stakeholders.• Ensured relevant Program Development and Delivery group staff understood, and were trained in, the systems, standards and protocols associated with preparation of executive correspondence and briefing notes and monitored their performance. Where required, provided one-on-one and group training to assist with this.• Liaised with Ministerial policy officers, Senior Management and departmental staff on procedures for complex and contentious issues relating to executive correspondence, briefing notes and reports.• Actioned adhoc, and frequently ‘short-notice’, requests from the Minister’s office for provision of detailed information with regards to the Main Roads’ program of works.