Information Release Officer

Queensland Police Service; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Queensland is seeking a member for their Subpoena Team to support the administration of justice. This role involves processing subpoenas, ensuring compliance with legislative provisions, and developing information release policies. Candidates will provide expert guidance to staff and maintain key relationships with courts. Applicants should be prepared for exposure to sensitive material. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the justice system in both Queensland and Australia.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse complex information release issues.
• Process subpoenas and information requests from courts and tribunals.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislative provisions.
• Develop and maintain information release policies and standards.
• Provide guidance and training on information release policies.
• Advise stakeholders on information release compliance.
• Maintain relationships with courts and stakeholders.

Job description

As a member of the Queensland Police Service Subpoena Team, you will contribute to the administration of justice, in both Queensland and Australia, through the provision of information to various courts and tribunals. The team is the authorised delegate to accept service of summonses and subpoenas and other formal notices to produce records on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.

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Your Key Accountabilities

• Identify and analyse complex information release issues and recommend and implement acceptable solutions.
• Undertake the processing of subpoenas and information requests from the Family Courts, other courts and Tribunals as required.
• Ensure the provision of, access to and the release of information is in accordance with Queensland Police Service policies and procedures and current legislative provisions and agreed service levels.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures and performance standards to ensure they reflect best practice and support a compliant information release framework.
• Provide guidance and training to Right to Information and Privacy staff and Court staff with a view to developing and optimising performance if required.
• Provide expert advice and assistance to internal and external stakeholders on the implementation of, and compliance with, information release policies, procedures and legislation.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with courts and stakeholders to ensure client needs are being appropriately addressed.

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Role Requirements

• Applicants are advised that whilst performing the duties of the position they may be exposed to material (written, visual and audio) of a graphic and or sensitive nature.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Justice & Legal