GIPA Officer (Grade 8) - Government contract role
Duties include but not limited to:
APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- $44.26ph + super
- ASAP start
- Initial contract through to 28 June 2024 with view to extend
- Parramatta location
- Full time, Monday to Friday
- Must have formal GIPA experience. This is a high paced role and successful candidate needs to be adequately capable of autonomously completing the role
- Demonstrated experience in receiving, acknowledging, searching for records, assessing and determining all aspects of a Formal GIPA request
Duties include but not limited to:
- Attend to formal applications from members of the community and other stakeholders for documentation held in Council records
- Maintain appropriate records of all applications received and prepare correspondence as required under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
- Attend to requests from the Public Officer for the retrieval of files, records and other documentation including photocopying where required, associated with subpoenas serviced upon Council
- Respond to enquiries and investigations arising out of privacy referrals and statutory review requirements
- Enhance community confidence in Council services through the provision of effective access to information under the Government Information and Public Access Act (GIPA) and associated legislation
- Knowledge of various acts that relate to the management and provision of information in local government including Privacy & Personal Information Protect Act 1998, Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, Copyright Act 1968 and Environmental Planning & Assessment Act NSW 1979
- Experience in using software systems such as TRIM, Microsoft and other systems
- Experience in processing access to information applications and in particular the retrieval of files, inspecting and investigating of files
- High level of customer service and ability to meet tight deadlines
- High levels of attention to detail, proven ability to positively and proactively manage multi task priorities within a Team
- Sound administration skills and experience in an office environment
APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.