- Being a key FOI delegate responsible for FOI internal reviews and IC reviews, processing complex and sensitive FOI matters, ensuring they are created, processed, recorded and closed correctly on all databases in accordance with the FOI Act.
- Reviewing, amending or developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies, template documents and other governance documents to assist with consistent decision making within the team in consultation with other FOI and PIA delegates.
- Coordinating and providing training in FOI and PIA within the team as well as providing outreach and training within the Agency to increase business area understanding about their responsibilities in relation to the processing of FOIs and PIAs.
- Preparing and contributing to a range of other material including briefing material for Ministers, Board papers, media releases, reports to Parliamentary committees, and correspondence.
- Supporting the development of systems, processes and practical tools including delivering training to support FOI and PIA handling and awareness.
- Assisting with allocations and triage and making PIA decisions as a PIA delegate where required.
APS6 Governance and Freedom of Information - Canberra, Australia - Chandler Macleod
Description
As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage an APS6 Governance and Freedom of Information (FOI) Delegate.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Length: 12 months
Pay rate:$60.26/Hourly (excluding super)
Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be Australian Citizens
About the Role
The position will perform work that involves team leadership, coordination and management responsibilities requiring the setting of priorities and managing workflows of a team. The role will also contribute to the development of the Agency's information handling requirements.
The APS6 Governance, Outreach and FOI Delegate (Labour Hire) will assist the team with PIA requests made to the Agency and will ensure the Agency meets its KPIs in relation to PIA requests where required.
The role will be a delegated FOI and PIA decision maker and will make robust FOI and PIA decisions.
The position will, under limited supervision, manage relationships with stakeholders within the Agency, Government agencies, the Ministers Office and the Office of the Information Commissioner.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively, you can call Leanne Porter on for further discussion.
Please Note – The due date for this submission is 19/04/2024.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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