Senior Information and Right to Information Officer - Legal Services - 980503

The Team

Legal Services provides timely, accurate, and solution‑focused support on a wide range of legal issues affecting the Department, supporting staff on departmental matters but not personal external legal issues. The team also manages all Right to Information and Personal Information requests and maintains public‑facing webpages to help parents and community members access relevant information.

About the Role

Lead efficient and effective operation of the Legal Services team by determining and processing information requests. This includes – but is not limited to the assessment and determination of applications made pursuant to the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) and the Personal Information Protection Act 2004 (PIP Act) and responding to subpoenas.
The incumbent will lead the response to client related issues and provide authoritative advice and support in relation to the ongoing management of information and administrative services within the Legal Services Unit.

We are offering

• Ongoing - ASAP start date 
• full-time
• 73.5 hours per fortnight
• We are a child-safe organisation
• Pathways to grow your career

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment

Desirable

•  Bachelor of Laws or other relevant legal qualifications

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF)

Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply 

Applications should include:

• a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
• a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
• The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitme