APS4 FOI Officer - Adelaide CBD

Chandler Macleod is an equal opportunity employer as part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disability, and culturally and linguistic diverse candidates are always encouraged to apply.

****Applications close by 9am Thursday 23rd of November 2023.****

***Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government***

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage in a APS4 FOI Officer for a 12-month assignment with potential extension in ADELAIDE CBD.

About the Team
The Parliamentary, Ministerial and FOI Branch manages the relationship between the Agency and the Minister’s Office. It supports the Agency in meeting the Minister’s objectives and priorities by providing timely, objective and strategic advice. The branch ensures the Agency are meeting their obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and for the Participant Information Access (PIA) Scheme.

About the Role
The APS4 FOI Action Officer (Labour Hire) will, under direction, assist the team in the coordination of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its legal obligations in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) [FOI Act]. 
The role will assist the team with Participant Information Access (PIA) requests made to the Agency and contribute to the development of the Agency’s information handling requirements.
The APS4 FOI Action Officer (Labour Hire) will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex enquiries.
The position will provide operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge in areas and may undertake some research and analysis activities.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Undertaking procedures to assist a FOI Decision Maker to create, process, make and close FOI decisions, ensuring all matters are recorded correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
• Preparing and drafting a range of material including data reports, briefing material and correspondence.
• Providing administrative support to develop systems, processes and practical tools including training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
• Providing administrative access where necessary to relevant local servers, distribution lists and agency databases to FOI team members.
• Assisting in preparing statistical reports for senior staff where required.
• Undertaking procedures to assist a PIA Decision Maker to create, process, make, record and close PIAs and ensure all matters are recorded and closed correctly on all databases where required.

It is highly desirable that the successful applicant understand or lived experience in the field of disability.

(NOTE: the key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

What's on Offer?

• Position located in ADELAIDE CBD
• APS4 $43.82/ph + super
• Temporary contract for 12 months, with possibility to extend
• Standard Hours or work - Monday to Friday, 8:30 am till 5:00 pm

If you are interested in the role and you have the right experience for the position, please apply now following the link below. CM123W