About the role

Are you passionate about upholding privacy, legislation, and confidentiality? South West Healthcare is looking for an experienced Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer to help guide and support staff, management, and the public through FOI processes and requirements. In this key role, you will collaborate within our dedicated Health Information Services team, ensuring compliance with internal and external policies on patient information release.

Position overview

• Permanent, Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) with monthly ADO
• Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Administrative Worker Grade 3
• Salary Range: $74,448.00 - $82,305.60 per annum, plus superannuation

What you bring

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of FOI legislation and its application
• Experience processing FOI requests with a commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Monday 7 April 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Immunisation status

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