AddressThe City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.
About the role
This position is responsible for the provision of technical advice and effective access to information under the Government and Public Access Act (GIPA) and associated legislation.
On a daily basis you will:
- Review, assess and determine access applications made under the GIPA Act and other statutory or legal requests for documentation held in Council records.
- Ensure that information is released in compliance with the object of the GIPA Act
- Coordinate, manage and maintain records and documentation in line with government requirements, protocols and business needs
- Operate with autonomy to make decisions and apply legislation/legal concepts in line with standards of high quality, relevance and consistency
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and across multiple teams and functions to ensure a positive customer experience
- Provide advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to assist the delivery of responses to sensitive and urgent matters.
About You
Our ideal candidate brings a strong customer service focus who thrives under tight deadlines. You will be adept at researching both hardcopy and electronic information, possess strategic and analytical problem-solving skills, and excel in managing time and conflicting priorities efficiently.
You will also bring:
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the provision of access to information services to the community and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of various State and Federal acts that relate to the management and provision of information in local government
- Experience in determining access applications and the correct application of public interest considerations
- Experience in searching, retrieval of files, inspecting and investigating of records to determine relevance to scope of access applications
- Experience in using software systems such as TRIM, Microsoft and other systems (OneCouncil and ECM desirable)
What’s on offer
We are offering an attractive remuneration from $82,408 to $90,775 plus 11% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.
Alternatively for a confidential discussion please Roya Eizadi on *******@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online.
Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.
Applications close 9pm, 17th June 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.
The successful candidate is required to be vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with Council's vaccination policy. Candidates may submit a medical contraindication for Council's consideration.
This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
