Information Access Manager

Title: Information Access Manager

Location: East Perth Australia

Job Description:

Information Access Manager

Branch: Corporate Information Services Division: Business and Customer Services Salary: Level 7, $139,860 - $149,485 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time FTE: 1.0 Location: East Perth Closing Date: 2025-09-11 4:30 PM Attachments: - published jdf - 00044547 - information access manager - business and customer services - ps l7 - jul 2025.pdf

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension and/or permanency

The Corporate Information Services branch works to improve the quality, accessibility, reliability and security of information to support the Education system. It is responsible for the provision of records management, system administration, Freedom of Information (FOI) and the legal disclosure of information, as well as Library and switchboard services.

The Role

The Information Access Manager leads and manages in issues as they arise from FOI and information access and disclosure activities that impact on government and provide solutions for consideration by the Department. They develop a culture of continuous improvement to maximise best practice for FOI and information access and disclosure across the Department, through example and education.

If successful, you will manage and control the activities of the Information Access Team providing leadership, training and guidance to staff to ensure a high- quality customer experience that aligns with the Departments values and community expectations. Within this role you will negotiate and conciliate information access outcomes in line with the Department and community interests.

Please note that this vacancy has arisen due to parental leave

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, and flexible working hours.
• Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
• Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tessa Kiriakidis, Information Access Manager on 9264 8724 or Tessa.Kiriakidis@education.wa.edu.au

We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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