Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2025 Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/736031 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE The Freedom of Information Adviser works flexibly across all streams of FOI work.
They act as an authorised officer under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and respond to Freedom of Information requests, subpoenas, court warrants and other requests for child protection information.
They review the validity of complex requests, assess information for release, apply exemptions where required and make decisions on the release of information.
They apply their skills in other contexts such as reviews and complaints before the Victorian Information Commissioner and parliamentary notices to produce information.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Have an understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and other relevant legislation.
Retrieve, analyse and process information in response to requests for records, assessing the information against relevant legislation and ensuring timeliness, quality and completeness in responses.
Read and understand the context of information presented in complex documents, apply relevant exemptions, and determine whether or not information is reasonable to release to an applicant.
COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice , given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in.doc,.docx,.pdf,.txt or.rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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