Information Access Manager

BigRedSky Limited; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leave entitlements

Professional development

Salary packaging

Public transport access

Job summary

Department of Education WA seeks an Information Access Manager within Education Business Services. You will lead the Information Access and Release Team, addressing FOI and information access issues and driving best practice across the department.

You will build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, represent the Department on committees, and ensure information services are accessible and responsive to the public.

Qualifications

• Interpret and apply legislation relating to information access and FOI.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions from multiple sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Information Access and Release Team with training and guidance.
• Ensure information access and disclosure services are accessible and responsive.
• Represent the Department on committees and with external agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across FOI processes.

Skills

FOI legislation interpretation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal & negotiation

Team leadership & mentoring

Job description

Salary: Level 7, $144,755 - $154,717 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024)

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP

Education Business Services (EBS) is the key provider of professional business services and support for Western Australian public schools, statutory boards and divisions of the Department. These highly valued services are delivered through the areas of finance, information and communication technologies (ICT), and infrastructure. We continually strive to enhance the capability and responsiveness of our staff, systems and processes across the organisation to deliver high quality education.

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 will lead and manage 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 will develop a culture of continuous improvement to maximise best practice for FOI and information access and disclosure across the Department, through example and education. They will also support and audit business practices in accordance with the requirement of law and policy.

The successful applicant will manage and control the activities of the Information Access and Release Team providing leadership, training and guidance to staff to ensure a high- quality customer experience that aligns with the Departments values and community expectations. Ensuring information access and disclosure services are highly accessible and responsive to customer needs.

In this role you will build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders internal and external to the Department. You will represent the Department as required, on committees and working parties in relation to information access and disclosure. You will engage and collaborate with Western Australian Government agencies to achieve best practice for FOI and information access and disclosure policies and procedures.

Professional Benefits

We are conveniently located inEast Perthand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:

• Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements
• 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 Melissa Pettit, Manager Corporate Information Services on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail]

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.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

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

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation relating to information access and sharing, including Freedom of Information.
• Highly developed skills of analysis, demonstrating sound judgement when analysing information from a range of sources and making recommendations.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with experience liaising with a variety of clients, building, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build an effective team environment, facilitating cooperation and partnerships by working collaboratively, including the ability to mentor and support team members.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1065679

Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 5 October 2026