Aps5 Freedom of Information

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Talent International Full time

**Job Details**:
**Location**

Melbourne

**Salary**

$53.63 per hour + Superannuation

**Job Type**

Contract

**Ref**

JO-
2207-559528

**Contact**

Liam Lasslett

**Posted**

about 1 hour ago

**Opportunity**

Talent International are currently recruiting for multiple APS5 Freedom of Information (FOI) Action Officers to join our Federal Government client based in
** Melbourne** or
**Geelong**.

12-month Labour Hire contract with the potential to extend, paying an hourly rate of $53.63 plus Superannuation.

Opportunity to make a difference to our largest healthcare reform supporting Australia's most vulnerable.

Federal APS5 level contracts (hourly rate), with great flexibility, work-life balance, rewards and recognition program, and career development (internal and upwards promotion).

**Responsibilities may include but are not limited to**:

- Undertaking procedures to assist a FOI Decision Maker to create, process and make FOI decisions, including complex and sensitive FOI decisions, and ensuring all matters and recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Preparing and drafting a range of material including data reports, briefing material and correspondence, internal and external correspondence and formal decision letters.
- Providing quality assurance support, guidance and training to the FOI and/or PIA team.
- Providing administrative and project support to develop systems, processes and practical tools including training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Undertaking procedures to assist a PIA Decision Maker to create, process, make and close PIAs and ensuring all matters are recorded and closed correctly on all databases where required.
- Assisting in preparing statistical reports for senior staff where required.

**Requirements**:

- An understanding of Freedom of Information
- Any experience within government, health, aged care, disability services, education, not-for-profit well regarded
- Outstanding communication skills and experience dealing with multiple stakeholders (internal and external)
- Great attention to detail, organised, go-getter approach to getting things done - great time management and ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Successful applicants will require Australian Citizenship, and ability to clear federal background and police checks.

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