Senior Information Release Officer

Salary: Level 5 $96,307 - $105,254 p.a. plus 11% superannuation (PSCA 2022)
Position number: Pool Ref 218966
Work type: Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Perth CBD
Closing date: 2024-03-13 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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This is a Pool process with permanent and fixed term, full time and part time opportunities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Information Release & Litigation Management team to provide assistance and support with the management and release of information to external agencies in accordance with legislation, including under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 and the management of legal cases involving the Department of Justice.
The successful applicant will:

• Provide assistance and support to the Team Leader, Information Release and Litigation Management on the management and release of information to external parties.
• Assist in the management of legal cases and court actions, consult with the State Solicitor’s Office and Panel Law Firms on matters requiring legal representation and liaise with Riskcover where required.
• Maintain the Department’s register of cases.
• Process requests for information from external parties in accordance with legislation, Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements, processes responses to Summons/Subpoena, Orders to Produce, and all other orders for production of records and documents.
• Process applications for document requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 including the decision making process.
• Assist in the development of policies and processes in relation to the release of information and documents to external stake holders.
• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans.

BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Learning and development opportunities
• Close to public transport and shopping

ABOUT JUSTICE
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.
We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees; and

• A statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Role Specific Criteria as detailed in the JDF.

Please provide examples to support your claims.
All remaining Job Related Requirements will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION
If you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Victoria Wycoco, Team Leader Information Release and Litigation Management on (08) 9264 1125 for a confidential discussion.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.