Information Access Officer

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE881436

Appointment Pool

Corporate Information Services is seeking to establish a pool of Information Access Officers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2024 and up to the end of April 2025 Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within 2024 and up to the end of April 2025.

Professional Benefits

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave

The Role and our Branch

We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.

Suitable applicants will assist the Coordinator, Information Access with case management for the release of information while also providing routine advice to telephone and email enquiries from the public, external stakeholders and departmental staff about access to information.

As the Information Access Officer, you will research and analyse information release issues under direction of the Coordinator, Information Access. You will be responsible for ensuring requests, correspondence and other documentation is filed electronically and kept up to date so that management and reporting requirements are met.

Cultural Diversity

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of information release in a government agency.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of records management principles and concepts and experience with information systems, including databases, electronic documents and records management system.
3. Demonstrated sound verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including ability to solve problems, prioritise tasks effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.

For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.

It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

All inquiries are welcomed

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online.  Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions.  It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and Training Requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 6 March 2024.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.   

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED