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Brisbane - Australia

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Reporting to the National Manager National Information Release Unit Legal Services the FOI Officer National Information Release Unit Legal Services is to facilitate the right of every person to obtain access to information held by AHPRA each of the National Boards and the Agency Management Committee in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and/or Privacy Act 1988 unless exemptions apply.

Were currently recruiting for a fulltime ongoing position and a fixedterm role both based in our Brisbane office.

In this role you will:

  • Process applications for access to documents and amendment/annotation of personal records and make decisions under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act)
  • Assist the freedom of information and information privacy internal review decisionmakers to deal with and determine internal reviews.
  • Liaise with relevant program areas within AHPRA the National Boards and external agencies as required to process requests for information under the FOI Act and Privacy Act including searching and collating relevant information.
  • Act as a trusted business partner and escalation point for more complex matters under the FOI Act and Privacy Act.

As the ideal candidate you will demonstrate the following:

Role Description:Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer

What we offer:

To apply:

Offer of employment is subject to successful background (preemployment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment. If you have any support or access requirements we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect no agencies please.


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