Freedom of Information Officers

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Full time

APS6
$92,970 - $104,883
ACT, NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS
About the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) was formed on 1 January 2019. We work to improve the lives of older people by maintaining the integrity of the aged care system.
As the single independent regulator of Australian Government aged care services, we offer a variety of interesting and challenging jobs across most capital cities.
It is an exciting time to join the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, with major reforms underway to improve aged care in Australia. You will be contributing to our role as the national regulator to protect the safety, security and dignity of older Australians accessing aged care services.
About the Team
The Governance and Risk Section is responsible for leading and co-ordinating the Commission’s approach to corporate governance, risk, audit and performance activities.
The Freedom of Information (FOI) officer communicates with FOI applicants, internal and external stakeholders including decision makers to assist the Commission in preparing timely, accurate decisions and provide comprehensive FOI advice. The FOI officer prepares draft FOI decisions including schedules of documents and correctly applies relevant legislation in draft decisions for review by the authorised delegate of the Commissioner
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to handle requests for documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Position Duties
Liaising with FOI and administrative applicants to assist them to seek documents under FOI and relevant legislation, to clearly identify the requested documents
Conducting reasonable searches for requested documents
Accurately identifying exempt material within requested documents
Clearly explaining the reasons for a decision under the FOI Act
Accurately maintaining FOI data and preparing reports for Senior executives and the Information Commissioner
Preparing submissions in response to Information Commissioner review requests where required
Keeping accurate records
Developing positive and collaborative working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.
**Position Eligibility Requirements (Selection Criteria)**:
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to assess documents and identify exempt material.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write comprehensive reasons for decisions and communicate with influence with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to liaise with external parties and negotiate outcomes.
Excellent coordination and organisational skills, including time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, manage data reporting requirements.
Experience working in agile environment, with digital project management tools and documentation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with mínimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a high performing team to achieve positive outcomes and a positive workplace culture.
A high standard of attention to detail.
Sound judgement and critical thinking with an ability to identify and explain risk.
**These 2 positions will be initially filled as a 12 month non ongoing opportunity**
**Position Notes**:
Salary offered will be between $92,970 - $104,883 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.
The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.
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