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Salary- Provide service to the community through access to information
- Enjoy flexible work conditions with a rostered day off every three weeks
- Salary range of $85k - $111k p.a. + superannuation
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We are a recognised Employer of Choice (Australian Business Awards 2022) and offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
The Information Access Officer provides public access to City of Ryde business information in accordance with the NSW Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. In this role, you will receive, process, and determine open access, informal and formal requests for access to information. You will also assist with responses to information requests from other government agencies (e.g., Police, ATO) and assist in response to subpoenas. Your role includes conducting research, engaging with relevant internal and external stakeholders, and providing responses in accordance with legislation and best practice standards.
The Information Access Officer supports compliance activities with the GIPA Act and provides advice, guidance and training on access to information and other legislative requirements that impact the way City of Ryde provides public access to information.
Key Requirements
You have significant demonstrated experience in the receipt, determination and processing of high volume and sensitive requests for information in a government environment. You bring to this role highly developed research and analysis skills, including the ability to read and appropriately interpret legislation. You are self-motivated, resilient, and well organised with excellent time management skills and able to work with limited supervision.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate and engage with a range of stakeholders including contractors, residents, community members and internal customers.
In addition, you will also have:
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with applications made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 1993
- Tertiary qualifications in information or records management or substantial experience in this field
Your commencing annual salary will range from $85,592.34 to $111,270.04 + Superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times that suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e., flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
We have a two stage interview process. The first stage of the interview process is the completion of online questions. Please ensure you give full answers, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Sunday 3 March 2024 at 11.30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the , or contact Tim Herridge on for a confidential discussion.
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