• Full time ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team
• Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible work arrangements available
• Remuneration of $113,574 - $125,720 plus super & leave loading

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Legal qualifications for NSW, or tertiary qualifications in a related area, or other relevant legal experience highly desirable.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Right to Access Officer makes and reviews decisions about access to information in accordance with the GIPA Act and supports the team to deliver quality customer service and meet departmental and statutory compliance, processing and reporting requirements.
This role also supports the manager in coordinating the department’s responses to NSW Legislative Council orders for the production of documents under its Standing Order 52 to facilitate rigorous compliance with requirements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying information access legislation including the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and making decisions in response to requests for information.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.