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Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Freedom of Information Unit - Information

Development Management Services

Job title Information Support Officer - Freedom of Designation Administrative Officer 5

Information

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 44598 RTF 307356 Closing 31/10/2024

Contact officer Bronwen Mc Lauchlan on 08 8999 5394 or bronwen.mclauchlan@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307356

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

As part of the central Freedom of Information (FOI) unit, assist in the management of NT Government client agencies’ responses to FOI

requests under the Information Act 2002 (NT), including receiving, administrative processing and coordination of requests, and liaising with

and providing advice to both applicants and agencies on the FOI process.

Context statement

The Freedom of Information (FOI) unit provides high quality, standardised and centralised advice, administrative support and processing

of FOI applications to a number of NTG agencies, in compliance with the Information Act 2002 (NT) .

Key duties and responsibilities

1. As part of a small specialised team, undertake the receipt, recording, processing, reporting and review of Freedom of Information

(FOI) applications on behalf of NT Government agencies, and prepare information for release, ensuring compliance with the

Information Act 2002 and other relevant legislation.

2. Provide support, including administrative support, to staff within the FOI unit to manage and handle FOI applications.

3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of team guidelines, procedures, templates, information statements and training

programs, to ensure best practice and compliance with the Information Act 2002 .

4. Contribute to effective monitoring and reporting mechanisms to inform regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. An understanding of the issues, principles and practices in the areas of Freedom of Information and correction of personal information,

or ability to quickly acquire same.

2. Experience in interpreting and applying legislation, and conducting research, or ability to quickly acquire same.

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.

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

and meet critical deadlines.

6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates the Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) values of

being professional, accountable, honest, innovative and respectful.

Desirable

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

2. Training or qualifications in law, information management or similar discipline.

Further information

The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history check. A criminal history will not

exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.