Senior Information Release Officer

Department for Correctional Services
Job reference: 573039
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Aboutthe Department for 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

The SeniorInformation Release Officer is accountable to the Manager Freedomof Information and Stakeholder Services and is responsiblefor; 

• Processing Freedom of Information (FOi) applications, including Internal Reviews and External Reviews, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1991.
• Facilitating and meeting the department's responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 1991, Correctional Services Act 1982, Information Privacy Principals, government circulars, court orders and associated legislation.
• Supervising staff in the processing of Release of Information (ROI) and Freedom of Information (FOi) requests consistent with legislative requirements.
• Providing expert advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders while ensuring legislative, recording, and reporting requirements are met and undertaking research, policy and project work when required.

SpecialConditions

• Section 4 7 of the Public Sector Act 2009 applies in conjunction with other provisions of the act and other applicable industrial entitlements.
• The incumbent is required to satisfactorily complete a National Criminal History Check.
• A current South Australian Drivers Licence is essential.
• A flexible approach to working hours is required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel will be required which may necessitate overnight absences.
• Entry to secure facilities (e.g. prisons) and contact with prisoners and community based offenders is required.

Requirements

Essential:Completion of State Records (SA) FOi Training (Modules1-4) 
Desirable:N/A 

Remuneration

AS05 ($84,522- $94,003)

Enquiries

Ms MichellePhilp 
Manager,Stakeholder Services and Freedom of Information 
82269797 
***************@sa.gov.au 

ApplicationInstructions

Allapplications must be submitted online via I Work forSA.Applicants are required tosubmit a cover letter of no more than two pages quoting the vacancynumber and outlining their knowledge, skills and experiencerelevant to the role.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 anongoing vacancy.

Applications close: 05/02/2024 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO5 J&P.pdf
- Advice to applicants.pdf
- DCS Pre-Employment Declaration - V8.1 (Fillable).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.