Contact Officer

Elizabeth Zatschler, Assistant Director FOI and Privacy 02 6275 0637

Closing date

Tuesday 6 June 2017 11:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

How to apply

  1. In one combined word document include:
  2. your completed Application CoverSheet (the last page of this document),
  3. a submission outlining what you could bring to this position including your skills, experience and knowledge relevant to the job specific capabilities (maximum 2 pages); and
  4. your resume outlining your work history, relevant qualifications and training.
  5. Email your application to

Overview of Comcare

Comcare’s role is to have a positive impact on reducing injury and harm in the workplace. Comcare’s work underpins quality workplaces and plays a vital role supporting workforce participation and productivity.

Comcare’s four business priorities are:

Leading insurer—working with employers and employees to minimise harm in workplaces, facilitate return to work and recovery at work, and deliver sustainable management of the fund.

National regulator—working with employers, employees and other stakeholders to deliver consistent risk-based regulation to improve work health, safety and rehabilitation outcomes.

Excellence in scheme management and design—working with scheme participants to achieve sustainable and better practice national schemes.

Efficient and effective operations—working together to achieve our Outcome.

What we offer
Comcare offers employees attractive employment conditions, including:

Overview of the team and role

The Freedom of Information and Privacy Team falls within the Technology and Information Management section of the Corporate Management Group.

The FOI and Privacy Team is responsible for managing Comcare’s obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) and the Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act). Members of the team are required to use technical expertise and judgement to make informed decisions under the FOI Act within relevant timeframes and to assess potential privacy breaches under the Privacy Act. The team provides routine advice to Comcare about legislative compliance. It is also responsible for developing and supporting training and education campaigns to raise awareness within Comcare of the requirements of both the FOI and Privacy Acts.

Qualifications/Experience

Experience in FOI and/or Privacy would be highly desirable.

Job specific capabilities

  1. Ability to interpret and apply legislation to facilitate appropriate outcomes for Comcare.
  2. Ability to manage competing priorities while adhering to legislated timeframes.
  3. Excellent writing skills.
  4. High level organisational and communication skills.
  5. Keen attention to detail and the ability to take initiative.

Primary responsibilities

  1. Make decisions and provide advice concerning the release of information in accordance with FOI legislation, regulations and guidelines.
  2. Provide advice on policy, legislation systems and processes in relation to the Privacy Act 1988.
  3. Analyse, integrate and evaluate a range of information and assess the likelihood of impacts and outcomes.
  4. Develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, providing appropriate advice and managing the resolution of issues or complaints.
  5. Participate in corporate learning and development activities.
  6. Demonstrate collaboration, participation and contribution to the team and organisational objectives.
  7. Provide advice on the release of information In accordance with the FOI Act.
  8. Provide advice on Comcare’s obligations under the Privacy Act.
  9. Promote workplace safety, equity and diversity and environment practices in the workplace.
  10. Demonstrate and model safe attitudes, values and behaviours in order to uphold your health and safety duties.
  11. Commit to, promote and model the APS Values and APS Code of Conduct.

How to apply

Your statement of claims against the job specific capabilities is your opportunity to demonstrate your competency and is the most important factor in determining whether your application will be short-listed.

Please address each job specific capability and provide evidence of your suitability with examples from your current or past role(s) which demonstrate how you meet the capability. The STAR approach is one way of presenting information. For each criteria think about the following and use these points to form sentences:

Situation:Set the context by describing the circumstance whether you used the skills or qualities and gained the experience.

Task:What was your role?

Approach:What did you do and how did you do it?

Result:What did you achieve?

What was the end result and how does it relate to the job you are applying for?

For more information on how to apply for jobs in the Australian Public Service please go
to:

The Selection Process

Comcare uses a competitive merit process. This process will likely take approximately six weeks for shortlisting, interviewing, reference checking and offers to be made.

Eligibility and specific conditions of employment

  1. Australian citizenship
  2. Character clearance (police records check)
  3. Health assessment
  4. Six months probationary period

For information on conditions of employment, please refer to our website via this link:

RecruitAbility Scheme

Comcare is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in the APS RecruitAbility scheme means you will be progressed to further assessment if you declare you have a disability, opt into the scheme and meet the minimum requirements for the position.

How do I opt into the RecruitAbility scheme?

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into the RecruitAbility scheme in the Application Cover Sheet. You must answer “yes” to the question asking if you would like to participate in the scheme. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you in the scheme.

Reasonable adjustments

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please indicate this under the relevant section of the Application Cover Sheet.
Details about the RecruitAbility scheme can be found at the Australian Public Service Commission’s website via this link:


Diversity and Inclusion

The range and nature of work in Comcare requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society. We are an inclusive employer and actively encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing an environment that values diversity and supports employees to reach their full potential.

Comcare will accommodate all requests for reasonable adjustment for people with disabilities to assist in the application process and if successful, the inherent requirements of the position.

If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or assessment centre please inform the contact person listed on the front of this Information Pack.

Application Cover Sheet

APS Level 5 – FOI and Privacy Officer - Canberra
Title / Birth Date (optional)
Surname / Given Name
Address
Preferred Name / State / Postcode
Contact Number(s) / (M) / (W) / (H)
Email Address
Current Employer
Position Title
Are you currently working in the Australian Public Service?
Substantive Level / Acting Level / AGS Number
Are you an Australian Citizen?
Have you received a redundancy benefit from an APS Agency or Parliament Service that has not expired?
Have you ever been found to have breached the APS Code of Conduct?
If yes, please specify employer’s name.
Do you have a disability?
Do you require any special arrangements to be made for assessment e.g. interview? If yes a member of the selection panel will contact you for more details
If you have a disability (according to the definition under the RecruitAbility Scheme), do you wish to opt into the scheme, and understand your application will need to be assessed as having met minimum requirements for the position?
Please provide two referees who have supervised and assessed your performance within the workplace
(with one current referee required)
Name / Relationship
Email / Contact
Name / Relationship
Email / Contact

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