Administrative Service Officer 6 - Freedom of Information Coordinator

ACT Health; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Salary Packaging options with fringe-b

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite cafes and staff facilities

Onsite physiotherapists

Job summary

ACT Health is seeking an Administrative Service Officer 6 to coordinate Freedom of Information and Open Access Information Scheme activities within the Government Relations team. The role supports governance, accountability, and timely government decision-making across Canberra Health Services in a hybrid workplace.

Reporting to the Government Relations unit, you will manage FOI requests, liaise with stakeholders and ensure compliance with legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating FOI requests and information schemes.
• Knowledge of governance and accountability processes.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and deliver timely outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Freedom of Information requests and Open Access Information Scheme activities.
• Support governance and organisational accountability across the health service.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver compliant information outcomes.

Skills

FOI coordination

Governance support

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Administrative Service Officer 6 - Freedom of Information Coordinator

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3 month contract with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 71446)
Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services - Hybrid
Section: Government Relations
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026

What can we offer you:

Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

Flexible working conditions.

Access to Employee Assistance Program.

Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

Play a key role in supporting transparency, accountability and effective government decision-making at Canberra Health Services. Working within the Health Services Support Unit (HSSU) in the Chief Executive Officer Division, you will be part of a team that supports governance, organisational accountability and strategic service delivery across the health service.

As a member of the Government Relations team, you will contribute to the management of complex and sensitive government business, coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Open Access Information Scheme activities, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes that support legislative compliance and organisational priorities.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ryan Murray at ***********@act.gov.au.