Foi (Freedom of Information) Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Ambulance Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | Eastern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Ambulance Victoria

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Legal

Reference: AV/1832668

At Ambulance Victoria **(**AV**)** we are proud to share our commitment to save and improve lives by providing outstanding care for our patients. It is our promise to every patient, and it sits at the heart of everything we do. No matter what corporate or support role you play in delivering our critical services to Victorians, you join a team dedicated to bringing our vision of ‘Outstanding emergency health care every time' to life.

We are seeking a Freedom of Information **(**FOI**)** Officer to provide support for our Legal Department.

This is a Part Time **(0.6FTE)**, Fixed Term **(**March 2026)** position. While WFH/Hybrid options are available, it is essential that the successful applicant maintains a presence at Doncaster in line with our hybrid working model.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Lead FOI, responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

- Process requests for information/documents in accordance with the relevant Act which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

- Health Records Act
- Coroners Act
- Child Protection Act
- Privacy and Data Protection Act
- Crimes Act
- TAC Act
- Proficiently operate the Content Manager Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS), Oracle, VACIS, Chris 21 and AV Event Registers

**About you**

To be considered for this position you will possess qualifications (diploma, degree, or industry certification) with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and relevant experience. Other requirements include:

- Knowledge and understanding of the FOI Act and associated Professional Standards, _Privacy and Data Protection Act_ and _Health Records Act_
- Attention to detail using appropriate checking processes to ensure information is recorded and provided accurately
- High level of personal integrity and professional conduct and the judgement and maturity to ensure matters of a confidential or sensitive nature are handled and dealt with appropriately and diplomatically in accordance with legal requirements
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

**Working at Ambulance Victoria**

As a valued member of AV you will enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of work/life balance. We offer salary packaging options, generous personal leave entitlements, accrued days off for full time roles, and other benefits including free on-site parking.

We believe our people are our greatest resource and the sustainability of our workforce depends on how well we utilise our people's skills and abilities and whether our staffing reflects the diversity of the Victorian community. If you are ready to be an integral part in bringing our values of **Care, Accountability, Respect **and** Excellence** to life at AV, we want to hear from you

**Important information**

Successful applicants will need to be willing to complete pre-employment screening including references, misconduct and Police Checks.

This position is classified **Administrative Band 3** under the Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2020.

**How to apply**
- Cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position
- Current resume
- A separate document addressing the key selection criteria from the position description
- At all levels of our organisation_ a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to deliver the Best Care to the Victorian community, and helps create a healthier, more productive workplace for our people._

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