AddressDepartment for Correctional Services Job reference:
597685 Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE Job status:
Long Term Contract Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
About the Departmentfor Correctional Services The Department employsapproximately 2,000 staff and has responsibility for nine prisonsand fifteen Community Correctional offices across the state. Ourvision is for a safer community by protecting the public andreducing re-offending. We work towards this through thecontribution of staff who are employed in a wide variety of fields,from correctional officers and teachers, to social workers,psychologists and supervisors of court orders. Their commitmentensures we deliver quality services to prisoners, offenders andvictims of crime. We strongly promote diversity and equity in ourworkforce, which directly contributes to greater effectiveness andbetter outcomes. In a supportive and collaborative environment, youwill encounter interesting professional challenges and you willwork alongside dedicated and passionate people who help to turnaround the lives of offenders and rebuild lives affected bycrime. Duties Accountable to the Manager,Freedom of Information, the Senior FOI Officer is
responsiblefor: Processing Freedom ofInformation (FOI) applications, including Internal
Reviews andExternal Reviews, in accordance with the Freedom of
InformationAct 1991. Supervising staff in theprocessing of Release of Information (ROI) and
Freedom ofInformation (FOI) requests consistent with legislative
requirements. Providing advice to arange of stakeholders including departmental staff in
relation toROI and FOI matters. Undertaking research,project and policy work in relation to ROI and FOI
relatedmatters. SpecialConditions Some outof hours work may be required. Acurrent South Australian Drivers Licence isessential. Entry tosecure facilities (eg prisons) and contact with prisoners andcommunity based offenders is required. Someintra and interstate travel may be required which maynecessitate overnight stays. Theincumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a NationalCriminal History Check. Requirements Essential: Completion ofState Records (SA) FOI Training (Modules1-4) Desirable:Nil Remuneration ASO4 ($75,430 - $79,070pa) Enquiries Ms Michelle Philp Manager Freedomof Information and Stakeholder Services 82269797 ***************@sa.gov.au ApplicationInstructions All applications must besubmitted online via I Work for SA. Applicants are required tosubmit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting
the vacancynumber and specifically addressing the essential criteria. Note: Applicants that donot address the selection criteria may be disadvantaged during theshortlisting process. Refer to the Advice toApplicants for information on how to apply. Applicants are required tocomplete the Employment Declaration if not currently employed bythe Department for Correctional Services. AdditionalInformation This is a temporary vacancyfor up to 12 months.
Applications close:
05/06/2024 11:00 PM
Attachments: - Advice to Applicants.pdf - J&P Senior FOI Officer ASO4.pdf - Pre-Employment Declaration.pdf
Flexibility Statement 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.
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