Freedom of Information Reviewer

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Ballarat Health Services Full time

FOI Reviewer

Casual opportunity

About Grampians Health


Grampians Health was established 1 November 2021, bringing together Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, Stawell Regional Health, Wimmera Health Care Group and Ballarat Health Services to deliver safe, sustainable, healthcare tailored to changing workforce and community needs, for the long term.

This partnership follows years of strong collaboration and close partnerships between the four health services. Together, we will deliver better healthcare, enhance services and advance careers, closer to home, now and into the future.


A career with Grampians Health means you are connected and are part of a team providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities.

Our communities are diverse, as is our workforce, with expert clinical staff from across the world choosing to live and work in our beautiful region.

Grampians Health provides acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, administration and support services. This means your career will be as diverse and rewarding as you strive to be.

About the role


The FOI Reviewer (casual) supports the Freedom of Information Officer by reviewing patient and other hospital records in compliance with the _Freedom of Information Act 1988 _(Vic).

The FOI reviewer ensures that hospital records are reviewed and prepared for a release decision in compliance with statutory deadlines.

You'll report to the FOI Officer and form a part of the broader Legal Services team.

We're a new team committed to doing things differently. We can offer meaningful, values based work in a fun and caring environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review patient records in line with the FOI Act and identifying any information which may be exempt from release.
  • Prepare records with redactions and checking all documentation has been reviewed.
  • Escalating any files of concern, as appropriate.
  • Undertake training in FOI legislation, internal processes and guidelines, as appropriate.

Skills, Qualifications and experience

  • Previous experience working in the health care system and with patient records;
  • Possess or be working towards a clinical qualification in health services, for example nursing, paramedicine, medicine, mental health, midwifery or allied health services.

Grampians Health Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.


  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
  • Discounted onsite parking
  • Access to discounted health club membership
  • Staff rewards and recognition programs

Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping.

Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.


How to apply
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All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask.

Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

  • Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people._

Selection Criteria

  • Essential : Have you received three doses of a COVID19 vaccine? If no, please provide further detail regarding doses received, booking dates and/or other relevant information.

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