Senior Release Of Information Officer

Seeking an experienced Release of Information officer to join a large state government departmen in Perth CBD

Your new company 

Our client is a large State Government department located in Perth CBD. 

*Please note, to be successful in this role, you must undergo a National Criminal History Check. Please note that this can take a number of weeks to complete and the cost (of $100+) is to be covered by the candidate and not Hays.

Your new role 

The Corporate Services Division of the Information & Technology Directorate, requires the services of 3 Senior Release of Information Officers for a period of 3–6 months on a temporary basis. Your role will include, but is not limited to the following:

• Provide assistance and support to the Team Leader on the management and Release of Information to external parties.
• Assist in the management of legal cases and court actions, consults with legal teams and departments on matters requiring legal representation
• 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 the production of records and documents. 
• Manage legal and damages claims
• 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 stakeholders.
• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Previous legal experience would be desirable

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• The ability to understand the department's objectives and agenda, as well as identify any areas for improvement

• To be successful in this role, you must undergo a National Criminal History Check. Please note that this can take a number of weeks to complete and the cost (of $100+) is to be covered by the candidate and not Hays.

What you'll get in return 

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

• Weekly pay structure

• Gain valuable experience within a well respected government agency

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ************@hays.com.au

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