FOI Officers (APS4 & APS5)

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals. Our client is seeking to engage FOI Officers (APS4 & APS5) on a contract for 12 months.

Pay rate:APS4 – $43.82/Hourly (excluding super)APS5 - $55.24/Hourly (excluding super)About the Role: The 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 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. Key skills/knowledge to undertake the role: Ability to support and provide assistance to others;Organise and prioritise work in the context of competing priorities;Excellent written and oral communications skills;Capacity to build relationships and engage with diverse groups of people;Apply established criteria and make accurate evidence-based recommendations for senior staff;Apply accuracy and attention to detail;Strong working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 1982Positive contemporary attitudes to people with disability. Mandatory Requirements:To be eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on 02 6268 9*** for further discussion. Please Note – The due date for this submission is 24/11/2023.

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