Legal Discovery and Freedom of Information Officer — Canberra Region, Australian Capital Territory
Expired

The key duties of the position include The Role As the Legal Discovery and Freedom of Information Officer in Defence Legal you will be a key player in locating, researching and evaluating documents requested under Freedom of Information. Further this role will work with Defence Legal Directorates in discovering and processing large volumes of documents requested by Australian Judicial organisations. Using Defence systems to locate and process information, the role will require a strong level of stakeholder engagement working with Legal Officers across the Division to ensure the right information is located and meets the needs of the requestor. About our Team Defence Legal Technology Data and Information (DLTDI) Directorate is part of Legal Practice Enablement (LPE) Branch, which is the backbone of Defence Legal in supporting and empowering officers to deliver quality legal services to the Australian Defence Force, the Minister for Defence and the Department of Defence. DLTDI is a high performing, multidisciplinary team that embraces diversity, flexible work, career growth and development. It has responsibility for providing Defence Legal with necessary tools, systems and processes to deliver complex legal services for Defence. Systematically organising, capturing, storing and sharing knowledge. Managing information, records and data to improve decision-making, promote collaboration and increase efficiency. Ensuring Defence Legal staff understand and use the technology that is available to them effectively. Maintaining the security of Defence and Defence Legal technology and data. Coordinating procurement, installation and maintenance of Defence Legal software, hardware and systems. Promoting a culture of learning and knowledge-driven decision-making. Our Ideal Candidate Do you have a never give up attitude? Are you often referred to as tenacious? If so, we are looking for a strong process driven, problem solving team member in Defence Legal. As a newly formed role, you will be instrumental in establishing a solid workflow of "request to response" for a multitude of concurrent FOI and legal discovery requests, ensuring attention to detail, accuracy and meeting tight timeframes are met. If you regard yourself as someone who is "Tech savvy" and a born organiser we invite you to apply for the position of the Legal Discovery and Freedom of Information Officer.

Applications close Thursday, 28 March 2024
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