GIPA - Case Officer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging options

Convenient location

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

The NSW Police Force invites applications for a GIPA - Case Officer x2 to join the Infolink, Office of the General Counsel. You will coordinate the implementation of information access legislation, assess applications, collaborate with stakeholders and decide on information release under the GIPA Act.

View the role description for essential requirements and responsibilities. Eligible applicants include permanent Australian residents or New Zealand citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience applying information access laws (GIPA Act) in a public sector context.
• Ability to assess information requests and make principled decisions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of information access legislation.
• Assess applications under the GIPA Act.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine information release.
• Make decisions regarding disclosure of information in accordance with policies.

Skills

GIPA Act knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy coordination

Education

Public administration degree

Job description

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a GIPA - Case Officer x2 to be part of our Infolink, Office of the General Counsel team. The role coordinates the implementation of information access legislation within the NSWPF, including the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (the GIPA Act). The role assesses applications, collaborates with key stakeholders and makes decisions regarding the release of information in accordance with legislation and associated policies and procedures.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au