Data Protection Specialist

3 days ago


Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Bendigo Health Full time

Bendigo Health is a leading regional healthcare provider in Victoria, Australia. The organization offers a range of services, including acute care, subacute care, and mental health services.

Job Summary

The Data Protection Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that Bendigo Health complies with relevant legislation and policies related to the release of information. This includes Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Subpoenas, Coroners, Police, and DHHS requests.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and evaluate all requests received by Bendigo Health for applicants to access information for both corporate and clinical information;
  • Complete all requests in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act and/or relevant Acts as required within legislated timeframes;
  • Make decisions regarding the release of information for requests received for Acute, Subacute and Psychiatric services and where necessary seek advice of legal representative or Deputy CMO;
  • Adhere to the FOI Professional Standards and provide advice to the organisation to ensure Bendigo Health are compliant with all standards;
  • Attend to all incoming telephone enquiries and presentations relating to release of information;
  • Prepare monthly reports for Executive;
  • Prepare the annual Freedom of Information report for the FOI Commissioner;
  • Coordinate and prepare all documents held in paper or electronic format for clinical and non-clinical requests;
  • Prepare necessary correspondence and invoices to applicant for fees associated with the identification and production of documents;
  • Maintain the database for Freedom of Information and other information requests.

Additional Duties

  • Process all Subpoenas, Coroners, Police, DHS child protection requests and Centrelink requests and liaise with staff from these Departments;
  • Provide information to staff members in relation to release of information and privacy issues;
  • Provide input for the on-line privacy training module and education;
  • Contribute and present privacy awareness training programs, when required as well as promote the annual Privacy Awareness Week for Bendigo Health;
  • Review privacy training and ensure Bendigo Health's legislative requirements are adhered to;
  • Review privacy, release of information and confidentiality policies as required and provide advice on any updates or changes necessary;
  • Monitor, improve where indicated and report on Bendigo Health's legislative compliance to the Privacy Act, Health Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act;
  • Attend Freedom of Information education forums as required;

About Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health is a leader in regional healthcare, providing high-quality services to the community. The organization values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is approximately $93,314 per annum, based on an hourly rate of $37.67. The benefits package includes flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to a range of employee assistance programs.



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