Foi Officer

Eligibility/Security Requirement: Baseline Security Clearance or be able to obtain and maintain a baseline security clearance.The role will involve:

• undertaking decision-making to process complex FOI requests
• providing advice on the operation of the to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to network staff
• leading and managing a team performance.

Duties may include some or all of the following:

• process FOI requests
• assist with the mentoring of and training of new staff to build knowledge and capability in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act)
• provide high quality FOI advice to staff in the DHS network, including within the FOI Team
• monitor and report on workloads, priorities and practices
• prepare correspondence on routine matters and draft documentation on complex matters for review by senior staff
• resolve escalated issues and escalate complex issues to senior staff
• undertake quality assurance activities and check adherence with relevant procedures and legislation
• contribute to the development and implementation of improvements and best practice in processes and procedures
• maintain and file records in accordance with information management processes and security requirements
• process complex FOI requests
• lead and manage a team
• Undertake quality assurance of matters
• provide high quality FOI advice to staff in the DHS network, including within the FOI Team
• provide practical assistance in the development of agency policies and processes relating to FOI
• prepare submissions to the Information Commissioner
• contribute as required to projects and new business initiatives
• as required, represent the Employment Law and FOI Branch at meetings

Knowledge and understanding of:

• legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the FOI function
• the agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols
• Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Outlook
• experience as a FOI decision maker is desirable.

Ability to:

• The successful candidate must have the ability to learn quickly and take responsibility for their development and seek assistance, when required, in a timely manner.
• They must have effective time and workload management skills with the ability to manage a large number of FOI matters to legislative requirements.
• They should have experience in the provision of high-quality customer service and a capacity to exercise sound judgment and initiative.
• The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of a FOI Director.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Isaac Benjamin on 02 6268 9769 or email Isaac.Benjamin@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.Please Note – The due date for this submission is 20/05/2024,At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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