Type of Information Held

As an essential part of its’ business activities in the consulting engineering and project management fields, SMEC holds Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) and/or Database Registration Forms (with similar content) for individuals who have expressed interest in undertaking work with SMEC. In addition, a company may provide a CV of their employee as a representative of that company  who could implement a project if SMEC was successful.

Some or all of the following information may be contained in the CVs/Database Registration Forms

·         Name, address and contact details

·         Summary of work experience

·         Evidence of previous contractual work

·         Areas of expertise

·         Remuneration history

·         Performance reports and/or referee reports

·         Availability

·         Date of birth

·         Nationality

·         Citizenship

·         Family details

·         Passport number

·         Educational qualifications

·         Tax file number

·         ABN/ACN details

Purpose for Which the Information is Used

The information provided, or relevant extracts of such, is used for the primary purpose of preparing Expressions of Interest and Proposals with the intention of advising clients of  SMEC’s ability to undertake particular projects.

Disclosures to Other Organisations

Personal information as contained in an individual’s CV/Database Registration Form may be disclosed to the following

·         All staff involved in the preparation of Expressions of Interest and Proposals

·         Appropriate managers and /or regional offices

·         Clients as part of the approval process for Expressions of Interest and Proposals

·         Joint venture partners where evaluation to fill positions is required

SMEC will not disclose any individual’s personal information to any other organisation, other than those listed above, unless the individual’s consent has been obtained, or it is required by law.

Access to Your Information

 In accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Amendment(Private Sector) Act 2000, an individual can access their personal information held by SMEC, and advise if they  think it is inaccurate, incomplete or out of date.

There is no charge for an individual either requesting access to their personal information or SMEC’s provision of that access to you.

To arrange access to personal information about themselves, complain about possible breaches of privacy, or enquire generally about privacy matters in SMEC, an individual should write to

The Privacy Officer,

SMEC

71 Queens Road Melbourne,

VIC 3004 Australia

Postal address:

Level 5/71 Queens Rd,

Melbourne VIC 3004

Australia