Manager FOI & Information Release

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as the Manager, FOI & Information Release. This role is crucial in shaping and leading the Information Release operations of the department in alignment with legislation, public sector initiatives, and the organization's policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Management of the departments National Redress Scheme (for survivors of historical institutional sexual abuse) including the timely and efficient oversight of the search and release of department documents within legislated and policy guidelines.
   
• Managing the departments freedom of information requests in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
   
• Oversight of services for document requests for court orders, legal requests, government agency requests, administrative release of student records.
   
• Lead and manage the provision of high level confidential and impartial policy advice to the Director Customer and Information Services and other stakeholders in relation to the FOI Act and Information Release more broadly in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
   
• Determine operational policy and procedures within the framework of agency requirements and implement management practices that ensure a high performing team and effective systems deliver high quality and equitable service provision across the Department.
   

Qualifications:

• Desirable a tertiary qualification relevant to education, public administration, public policy, or equivalent experience.
   

Why work with us: 

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

Special Conditions:

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. 

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN  -EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Audra Cooper, Director, Customer and Information Services, via Tel: (08) 8226 32***or email: *************@sa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 573744.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Closing date is 06 February 2024 at 11:30 pm.