Information Access Manager

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 cu…