Information Release Officer (ASO5)
Department for Education, South Australia
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- AUD 92,122 – AUD 102,456 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Open to all applicants; people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Job description
About the Department
The Department for Education in South Australia is committed to ensuring every child and young person has access to an exceptional education. The department's strategy seeks to unlock each learner's potential by collaborating with students, parents, and the South Australian community to create a world-class, equitable public education system that prioritizes learning and wellbeing.
Role Overview
The position of Information Release Officer involves managing the department's information release services. This includes handling requests under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 1991, National Redress Scheme (NRS), Information Privacy Principles, government circulars, court orders, and related legislation. The officer will coordinate with stakeholders to identify, locate, and retrieve documents from various agency sites, ensuring timely and high-quality responses to these requests.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver compliant and efficient FOI, NRS, and information release services within stipulated deadlines.
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate information access and release.
- Provide advisory support regarding FOI, NRS, and information release procedures across the agency.
Qualifications & Conditions
- No mandatory qualifications required; however, completion of State Records FOI Training Modules 1 to 4 is advantageous.
- Successful candidates must obtain a Department for Human Services working with children check (WWCC), renewed every five years.
- Completion of the RRHAN–EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education Care) course, either the extended facilitator lead masterclass or online fundamentals version, with updates every three years, is obligatory.
Terms and Remuneration
This is a full-time, 12-month contract role at 1.0 FTE. The salary range is $92,122 to $102,456 per annum, inclusive of a 12% superannuation contribution and leave loading.
Equal Opportunity & Flexibility
The department encourages applications from people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage and individuals with disabilities. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be discussed to support work-life balance.
Application Process
Applicants are required to submit a CV, an application cover sheet, an employment declaration, and a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the key competencies in the position description. For inquiries, contact the Manager of FOI and Information Release by phone or email as provided.
Additional Information
- Job reference number: 854340
- Location: Adelaide, South Australia
- Employee status: Short Term Contract
- Applications close on August 27, 2026, at 11:30 PM.