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Freedom of Information

4 weeks ago


Ringwood East, Australia Eastern Health Full time

Freedom of Information Officer/ Information Release Officer

Permanent Full-Time position (38 hours per week, or 40 hours per week with a monthly ADO)

Monday to Friday hours only (no weekends)

Based onsite at Maroondah Hospital (Ringwood East)

Hybrid working arrangements available

5 weeks annual leave per year | Salary Packaging benefits of over $11k available to you to increase take home pay

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, driven individual with high attention to detail to join our Freedom of Information (FOI) / Information Release Service as an FOI Officer. The FOI Officer role involves reviewing and assessing documents, and making decisions regarding the release of medical records and other documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information legislation.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential for this position as the role involves communicating extensively with external stakeholders and the public in regards to Freedom of Information processes, and consultation. Please note that this role involves extensive reading and assessment of medical records and other documents in order to make decisions in regards to release.

**Desirable**:
Previous experience in processing Freedom of Information requests or experience in high level administrative duties is desirable.

About you

**To be successful in this role, you are**:
Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail

Have the capability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy

Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

Diverse and engaging career opportunities

Friendly & supportive team

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

**Please note**:
Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

For additional resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants click here: Aboriginal Health | Eastern Health

**Values in Action**: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

Contact Person
Kelly Lyngcoln

Contact Number
(03) 9871 3651

Alternate Contact Person
Sally-Anne McKinney

Alternate Contact Number
(03) 9871 3137

Closing Date
14/06/2024


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