Job no: 945875
Work type: Part time, Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Information/Communication Technology, Public Health, Information and Library Services
Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Workforce Services
Salary $74,095 - $78,694 p.a. (Pro Rata) ASO3| 22.5 HPW - Contract until Aug 2027 Available
Freedom of Information Officer – Supporting Better Outcomes
Join SALHN as a Freedom of Information Officer and play a key role in promoting transparency, accountability, and access to information. In this rewarding role, you will manage FOI applications, coordinate the release of information in line with legislative requirements, and provide expert support to staff and members of the public. Working within a collaborative team, you will deliver a professional, consumer-focused service while ensuring accurate document management, timely decision-making, and compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
About you:
Completing the SA State Records Freedom of Information Certificate course enabling eligibility for appointment (and designation by the Chief Executive Officer), as an Accredited Freedom of Information Officer
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to use judgement, initiative and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
Sound knowledge of the FOI Act, Privacy Principles and the related processes required in management of applications and requests for health information
Experience working within legislative practices and interpreting legislation
Demonstrated ability to exercise a degree of initiative, to work effectively, independently of supervision in the achievement of agreed outcomes
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
Want To Know More? Contact: Tricia Grundy, Manager, (08) 7326 3299,
[email protected]
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Tuesday 11th of August 2026
Attachments:
FOI Officer - RD
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Applicant Information:
We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 945875
Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
