Freedom of Information Reviewer

About The Role
We are seeking enthusiastic Freedom of Information Reviewers to join our team on a casual basis. We are an award-winning, small and friendly team. FOI Reviewers are responsible for careful review of Grampians Health records for release under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic). This includes patient records. FOI Reviewers need strong attention to detail and highest ethical standards.
Long periods of concentration and focus are required.
The work will suit those with a nursing or clinical background who may be looking for some casual work (at HS1 level). Previous experience with patient records is highly regarded.

Please note that due to the nature of the work, these roles are office-based only.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial training on Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation and internal guidelines to understand role requirements.
• Apply training to review medical records and ensure compliance with FOI legislation.
• Make decisions on the release of medical records and apply exemptions as per FOI legislation.
• Conduct thorough reviews of patient records, including assessing applicant rights, monitoring statutory timeframes, and preparing documentation as needed.
• Evaluate legal risks and consult with the Legal Services team; finalize file reviews, including cost calculations and updates to the records management system.
• Provide additional administrative support as directed by the General Counsel or delegate to ensure team efficiency.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Experience in healthcare and handling patient records; clinical qualification or working towards one (e.g., nursing, paramedicine, medicine, mental health, midwifery, or allied health).
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and effective time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capability to exercise initiative when appropriate.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Competence to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment

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We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.