AddressOur client is seeking to engage FOI Officers (Up to APS5).
Location: Adelaide SA, Canberra ACT, Newcastle NSW, Sydney NSW
Contract Length: 3 months, with option to extend up to 3 months
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. Our client is seeking to engage FOI Officers (Up to APS5).
Location: Adelaide SA, Canberra ACT, Newcastle NSW, Sydney NSW
Contract Length: 3 months, with option to extend up to 3 months
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 9*** or email **************@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. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
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