GIPA Officer at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

96771.28

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Access to information services, GIPA Act, Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act, Copyright Act, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Access application determination, Public interest considerations, Record searching and retrieval, Content Manager, ECM, Microsoft systems, Customer service, Deadline management, Statutory reporting, Information management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role This position is responsible for provision of technical advice and effective access to information under the Government and Public Access Act (GIPA) and associated legislation. On a daily basis you will: * Review and assess access applications under the GIPA Act and other legal requests, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and Council protocols. * Coordinate and maintain Council records to meet government standards, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and secure storage of documentation. * Provide expert advice and support to internal and external stakeholders on sensitive and urgent matters, fostering collaboration and enhancing customer experience. * Manage Council’s statutory reporting requirements including the Disclosure Log, and submissions to the Information and Privacy Commission. * Identify and communicate emerging issues early, applying mitigation strategies and promoting continuous improvement across practices and procedures. * Uphold Council’s values by acting ethically and fairly, ensuring compliance with WHS, EEO, diversity, and inclusion policies. About You The successful candidate will bring: * Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in the provision of access to information services to the community and other stakeholders * Knowledge of various State and Federal acts that relate to the management and provision of information in local government including Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, Privacy & Personal Information Protect Act 1998, Copyright Act 1968, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act NSW 1979 and Local Government Act 1993. * Experience in determining access applications and the correct application of public interest considerations * Experience in searching, retrieval of files, inspecting and investigating of records to determine relevance to scope of access applications * Experience in using software systems such as Content Manager, ECM, Microsoft and other systems * High level of customer service and ability to meet tight deadlines What’s on offer This is a Permanent Full Time Opportunity. We are offering an attractive remuneration from $87,851.88 to $96,771.28 plus 12% superannuation. In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: * A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements * 14 weeks paid parental leave * Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years * Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) * Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) * Learning and development opportunities * Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description [https://copauehrmspd.blob.core.windows.net/pds/GIPA Officer (Gr 8) - June 2024.pdf]. Review our Values Flyer [https://copauehrmspd.blob.core.windows.net/pds/3965_Parramatta Values_1pager (1).pdf] [https://copauehrmspd.blob.core.windows.net/pds/Our Values and Behaviours (1).pdf]which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Robyn Winn on (02) 8839 4035 or email rwinn@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au [rwinn@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au]. How to apply Candidates MUST apply online. Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role. Applications close 9pm, Sunday 22 March 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.  The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for providing technical advice and ensuring effective access to information under the Government and Public Access Act (GIPA) and related legislation. Key duties include reviewing access applications, managing council records, providing expert advice, and handling statutory reporting requirements.