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Aps6 Freedom of Information Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia DFP Recruitment Services Full time

**Job description**:
**About the Organisation**

This departments primary mission is to protect Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability in the world, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government.

**About the role**

As an APS6 Freedom of Information Officer, you will be responsible for the delivery of strategic advice relating to requests made under the FOI Act.

The Assurance, Integrity, Risk and Governance Branch is one of three branches in the Finance and Business Services Division and provides the department with high quality, contemporary and client focused governance, assurance, risk, and integrity services, products and advice to ensure we are meeting all of our obligations and requirements in regards to governance, accountability and integrity.

The FOI Section manages and coordinates the processing of requests for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act including:

- assessing the validity of requests;
- working with business areas to identify and retrieve relevant documents;
- assisting authorised decisions makers to make decisions on access to documents;
- facilitating consultations with FOI applicants, affected third parties and other government agencies;
- managing both internal and external reviews of decisions made under the FOI Act

**Skills and Experience**

**Applicants MUST hold an active baseline clearance (or higher) to be eligible for this position**

We are looking for a team member who is motivated to support the Department’s FOI function.In this role, you will be responsible for:

- managing FOI requests, including liaison with and provision of support and advice to FOI decision makers and action officers throughout the Department
- preparing draft decisions on access under the FOI legislation
- entering and maintaining data into Departmental systems to ensure accurate record keeping
- preparing correspondence to FOI applicants and other stakeholders
- building and maintaining relationships with Action Officers and Decision Makers within the Department and across the Portfolio to progress FOI requests, ensuring statutory timeframes are met
- liaising with external stakeholders, including other state and commonwealth agencies, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- researching legislation

We are looking for a team member who is motivated to support the Department’s FOI function.

This includes:

- A demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure, adapting to competing priorities and remaining focused in a fast-paced environment.****:

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, solving problems and negotiating positive outcomes.****:

- Ability to work cooperatively within a small team environment including working on routine matters with mínimal supervision, and more complex tasks under supervision and direction of more senior officers.****:

- Following through with priorities, delivering impartial and accurate advice to stakeholders and exercising discretion in handling high-profile, sensitive matters.****:

- Systematic analysis and ability to identify issues, including interpreting statutory obligations

**How to apply**

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status.