Aps6 Freedom of Information Officer

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

**Job description**:
**About the Organisation**
Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for supporting a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.

**About the Role**
The APS6 FOI Delegate will, under limited direction, assist the team in the coordination of Freedom of Information requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its legal obligations in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 1982. The role will assist the team with Participant Information Access (PIA) requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its KPIs in relation to PIA requests. The role will be a delegated FOI and PIA decision-maker and will make robust FOI and PIA decisions. The APS6 FOI Delegate will perform work that involves team leadership and management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows of a team. The role will also contribute to the development of the Agency’s information handling requirements.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Being responsible for FOI matters including consulting with relevant line areas, making FOI decisions and ensuring all matters, including complex and sensitive matters, are recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Managing the priorities of clients and available resources to deliver results on time and within budget.
- Mentoring and supporting, where necessary, FOI Action Officers to ensure timely processing of FOI requests.
- Preparing and contributing to a range of other material including briefing material for Ministers, Board papers, media releases, reports to Parliamentary committees, and correspondence.
- Supporting the development of systems, processes and practical tools including delivering training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Assisting and making PIA decisions as a PIA delegate where required.

**Skills and Experience**
- Prior experience in Freedom of Information; the ability to manage FOI matters in line with FOI legislative requirements
- High level organisational and analytical skills
- Resilience within an environment of constant change

**How to Apply**

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.



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