Information Release Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Legal, Freedom of Information and Complaints

Job title Information Release Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 20/11/2025

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 22887 RTF Closing 25/08/2025

Contact officer James O'Brien on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability

by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact

officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE

website.

Primary objective

Manage the Agency's response to requests for information including Freedom of Information, court and legal requests, in consultation with

Department of Corporate and Digital Development, program areas, and the Manager. Support the Agency to meet its responsibilities in promoting

best practice and provide advice and training in accordance with the applicable components of the associated legislation.

Context statement

The Legal, Freedom of Information and Complaints team sits within the Professional Standards unit under the Office of the Commissioner and

ensures Department of Corrections is effectively and efficiently fulfilling its obligations under relevant legislation, while improving Chief Executive

oversight and access to legal support, in consultation with the Solicitor for the Northern Territory and other legal service providers.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the processing and provision of material requested under court summons and subpoena, warrant and other types of information

sharing requests, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and court rules.

2. Manage the processing of Freedom of Information applications in conjunction with DCDD and other forms of information release in

compliance with the Information Act 2002, the Care and Protection of Children Act 2007, the Youth Justice Act 2005 the Correctional Services Act

2014 and any other relevant legislation.

1. Provide advice and support to staff, external applicants and other stakeholders in relation to the management and handling of client

information in line with relevant legislation and legal advice.

1. Contribute to the development and maintenance of Agency guidelines and procedures to ensure best practice in handling personal information

and compliance with the Information Act 2002.

1. Provide support and guidance to the Information Support Officer and Legal Support Officer.
2. Effectively manage monitoring and reporting mechanisms as required.
3. Provide ad-hoc administrative and paralegal support to the wider Legal, Freedom of Information and Complaints team.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation and provide advice on complex matters.

2. A detailed working knowledge of the issues, principles and practices in the areas of court processes, freedom of information and information

privacy.

3. Demonstrated effectiveness in a highly sensitive, confidential, and complex environment with a high level of integrity, discretion and

confidentiality.

4. High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication and reporting skills with strong ability to gain the cooperation of internal and

external clients.

5. Well-developed organisational skills with high levels of self-motivation and an ability to think and act strategically.

6. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the capacity to prioritise competing requirements, work under pressure and

meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality control.

7. Demonstrated ability to adapt positively to change, manage conflict and contribute to a positive team environment.

Desirable

1. Demonstrated experience undertaking release of information in a complex legislative environment.

2. Well-developed practical understanding of records management and computerised information systems.

3. Experience using client record systems including CARE, and the Integrated Offender Management System

Further information

Department of Corrections has a Smoke Free Policy, including e-cigarettes. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere on Departmental premises,

facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. Successful applicants will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice,

complete a pre-employment questionnaire, and undergo a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment. A positive criminal history

will not necessarily exclude an applicant from this position.