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YOUR ROLE

Want to make a change for the better? Join a dynamic, collaborative, and diverse team in the Department’s Open Government, Information and Privacy (OGIP) Unit. You will play a key role in ensuring DCJ’s compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIP Act), and subpoenas. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to transparency, privacy, and compliance while developing your career. We offer flexible work practices, on-the-job training, and a supportive environment to help you succeed.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Provide legal, clerical and administrative support to solicitors and legal staff in the Open Government, Information and Privacy Unit, DCJ Legal (OGIP), for the processing and determination of applications under the following legislation/schemes:

• Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA)
• Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA)
• Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA)
• National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2018
• Subpoena work and other statutory applications in relation to the provision of information.

You will also:

• Review and register a high volume of applications received under the above outlined legislative schemes.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries in a professional, compassionate and responsive manner.
• Respond to subpoenas, orders to produce, and Redress applications within court imposed and statutory time frames respectively.
• Draft and prepare simple notices of decision under the GIPA Act in compliance with statutory time frames.
• Provide accurate word-processing and data entry services, draft correspondence, such as, letters, emails, and related documentation in line with Departmental approved style guidelines and policies/procedures.
• Assist with financial management processes including the creation of invoices and banking monies received.
• Undertake legal research and make enquiries as directed by the Director, solicitors and other legal staff.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THIS ROLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION.

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