APS5 Request For Information Officers

Posted 31 January 2025
Salary$86541 per annum, Benefits: Salary + 15.4%
LocationBatemans Bay
Job type Contract
DisciplineGovernment Federal
ReferenceJO-2501-496628

Job description

We are seeking APS5 Request for Information Officers to join a Federal Government department located in Batemans Bay NSW. This contract is up to 12 months, which includes paid leave and 15.4% superannuation.

The Scheme is a high priority for the Government and the department, with the ongoing commitment to continually improve outcomes for survivors. The Scheme interacts with survivors to provide an outcome that can make a real difference in people’s lives
 
The department is committed to the success of the Scheme and developing high performing staff who provide empathic, survivor focused, trauma informed support.

The Service Delivery Branch is responsible for managing the end-to-end process for applications made under the Scheme. This includes liaising with applicants, receiving and validating applications, assessing and developing recommendations based on the legislation and advising outcomes to applicants
 
The Role
 
This role is responsible for managing aspects of the end-to-end process for applications under the National Redress Scheme. Under limited direction, you are accountable for organising your workflow and escalating risks and issues when needed.

You will have exposure to sensitive material and may have exposure to difficult issues that could require liaising with a range of internal stakeholders.
 
What you will do:
 
  • Conduct detailed research and analysis to correctly associate participating institution/s and identify nonparticipating institutions
  • Prepare complex request for information packages
  • Collect and validate information from participating institutions
  • keep accurate and comprehensive records (including report writing, case notes, and official records)
  • Work independently, with high attention to detail, to meet individual and team targets
  • Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and ability to self-manage in a complex, changing environment whilst in a diverse team with high workload in a high-risk environment
  • Ensure the timely progression of applications to support trauma informed best practice
 
Our ideal candidate:
 
  • Issue request for information packages to be sent to institutions and ensure process to minimise potential for privacy breaches
  • Build and maintain an understanding of Redress policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities
  • Build and maintain an understanding of the strategic context in which I work, including broader APS and departmental policies and programs
 
Applicants are required to hold Australian Citizenship at time of application and hold a Baseline security clearance. Candidates who do not currently hold a Baseline must be able to obtain and maintain this level of clearance.

This is an office-based position.
 
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW or call Jane Rippingale at DFP Recruitment on (02) 6162 7333 or email jrippingale@dfp.com.au for further information.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
 
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
 
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