Freedom of Information Officer
11 hours ago
**Job no**: V14382
**Work type**: Fixed Term Full Time, Ongoing Full Time
**Location**: Brisbane
**Categories**: Legal
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.
Reporting to the National Manager - National Information Release Unit - Legal Services, the FOI Officer - National Information Release Unit - Legal Services is to facilitate the right of every person to obtain access to information held by AHPRA, each of the National Boards and the Agency Management Committee in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and/or Privacy Act 1988, unless exemptions apply.
**We're currently recruiting for a full-time ongoing position and a fixed-term role, both based in our Brisbane office.**
**In this role you will**:
- Assist the freedom of information and information privacy internal review decision-makers to deal with and determine internal reviews.
- Liaise with relevant program areas within AHPRA, the National Boards and external agencies as required to process requests for information under the FOI Act and Privacy Act including searching and collating relevant information.
- Act as a trusted business partner and escalation point for more complex matters under the FOI Act and Privacy Act.
- A degree in Law[1] or equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience. Applicants who are currently completing their qualifications are welcome to apply.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of policies, guidelines and procedures including proven ability to undertake research.
- Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing tasks and deadlines.
**Role Description**: Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer
**What we offer**:
- Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home - the best of both worlds
- A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
- Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
- Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
- Attractive salary of $99,550 per annum plus Superannuation
**To apply**:
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
- **Closing Date: 11:55pm 27th April 2025**
- With respect, no agencies please._
[1] Applicants who are interested in pursuing the Ahpra Graduate Program must have a degree in law and eligibility to hold an employee level practicing certificate.
**Advertised**: 11 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 27 Apr 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
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