• Extensive investment in facilities and people supporting our significant service expansion
• On-site Parking (subject to availability)
• A culture where people care

A career in the forensic mental health sector is diverse, challenging and rewarding. A career at Forensicare will be like no other. If you’re passionate about supporting people in their mental health recovery, Forensicare is where you need to be. You will be a part of a caring and supportive team, making a real difference to people living with the dual stigma of mental illness and offending. We approach our work with curiosity and a commitment to understanding the unique needs of our consumers and carers. Working across community, hospital and prison settings, you can learn, apply your specialist skills and advance in your profession. Together, we can contribute to a more connected, compassionate mental health and criminal justice system.

Job location

Thomas Embling Hospital, located in Fairfield just 15 minutes north of the Melbourne city centre. Due to our announced expansion, we have a need for experienced like-minded professionals to join our team. Thomas Embling Hospital is a secure Mental Health, currently 136 bed, hospital providing acute care, rehabilitation, and continuing care programs. With planned expansion commencing 2024 with significant increase in access to care, we will have a dedicated Women’s service and an additional medium secure men’s facility. Now is the time to join us!

About the Role:

The Freedom of Information and Information Access Manager role coordinates and manages the release of information held by Forensicare in accordance with the requirements of applicable legislation, including the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and other relevant legislation. Acts as a decision maker for FOI requests. Coordinates and manages the release of all requests for information held by Forensicare, including personal information, health information and corporate information.

Duties:

• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders on FOI administration, guidelines and processes.

• Draft high-quality correspondence, reports, and briefings related to FOI matters as appropriate.

• Provide mentoring, training, and professional development opportunities for team members.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other government agencies, to resolve FOI related issues.

• Represent Forensicare in FOI forums and working groups to share best practices and contribute to policy development.

• Develop and deliver FOI training and awareness programs to build internal capability.

• Promote a culture of compliance and accountability in handling information access requests.

About You:

• Relevant qualification in law, information management or data protection.

• Comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) and related regulations and guidelines.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply the FOI Act and apply the provisions in complex scenarios.

• Working knowledge of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic), the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (desirable)

• Demonstrated ability to manage administrative information release processes in compliance with applicable legislation.

To access a detailed position description, please click Freedom of Information and Information Access Manager.

Or for more information on Careers at Forensicare, visit https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/careers

*Please Note - Applications will be reviewed and interviewed as they are received. Advertising may close earlier than indicated.

A culture where people matter.

• Excellent supervision and investment in the skill development of all our team members.
• Well defined career pathways existing across our Directorates with multi-disciplined Teams.
• Salary Packaging Options available – Mortgage, Rent, Car, Expenses
• A leading, multi-faceted approach to safety, with unparalleled strategic, practical, individualised and team-based supports to minimise risks and fear and maximise safety and security, underpinned by our workplace health and safety strategy.
• Celebration and reward for good performance, through employee recognition.
• Access to an employee assistance program – an external, confidential, self-referral employee wellbeing program, for personal or work-related matters.
• A mental health and wellbeing program providing psychological, peer support and critical incidence response programs.

Eligibility

• Influenza and Immunisation Evidence
• This position is subject to a Police Check

Forensicare is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and developing a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a lived experience of disability, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Forensicare promotes our guiding principles of RESPECT, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, HUMAN RIGHTS; and pr...