Aps5 Freedom Of Information Officer

Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for supporting a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers.

• About the Team

The Parliamentary, Ministerial and FOI Branch manages the relationship between the Agency and the Minister's Office. It supports the Agency in meeting the Minister's objectives and priorities by providing timely, objective and strategic advice. The branch ensures the Agency are meeting their obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and for the Participant Information Access (PIA) Scheme.

• About the Role

The APS5 FOI Officer will, under limited direction, assist the team in the coordination of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its legal obligations in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) [FOI Act]. The role will assist the team with Participant Information Access (PIA) requests made to the Agency and contribute to the development of the Agency's information handling requirements. The APS5 FOI Officer will provide quality assurance checks, training, advice and guidance to the team on an ongoing basis and as required, as well as operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge in areas. They may undertake some research and analysis activities.

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.
• Skills and Experience
• An understanding of FOI and / or other formal document release processes
• High level organisational and analytical skills Desirable skills to have for the role
• Resilience within an environment of constant change
• How to Apply

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