At a Glance
- Tasks: Support transparency and manage Freedom of Information requests in a dynamic health environment.
- Company: Canberra Health Services, committed to exceptional healthcare and community trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and access to onsite facilities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on government decision-making and organisational accountability.
- Qualifications: Experience in administrative roles and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50715 - 61985 $ per year.
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 3 month contract with possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Classification: Administrative Service Officer Level 6 (PN 71446).
Salary: $102,657 – $116,592 (Plus 12.5% Super).
Location: Canberra Health Services - Hybrid.
Section: Government Relations.
Closing Date: Tuesday 10th November 2026.
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
About the Role:
Play a key role in supporting transparency, accountability and effective government decision-making at Canberra Health Services. Working within the Health Services Support Unit (HSSU) in the Chief Executive Officer Division, you will be part of a team that supports governance, organisational accountability and strategic service delivery across the health service.
As a member of the Government Relations team, you will contribute to the management of complex and sensitive government business, coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and Open Access Information Scheme activities, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes that support legislative compliance and organisational priorities.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‑based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together.
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community.
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ryan Murray at ***********@act.gov.au.
Administrative Service Officer 6 – Freedom of Information Coordinator in Canberra employer: ACT Health
Canberra Health Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment within the state-of-the-art Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. With competitive remuneration packages, generous leave provisions, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are supported in their growth while contributing to one of the busiest emergency departments in Australia. The inclusive work culture and commitment to workforce diversity make it an ideal place for passionate medical professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
